Excellence in Dental Care

What would you do if you had a toothache, but couldn’t tell anyone?

Your pet’s mouth is the most common place for potentially painful and serious problems to hide. That terrible smell and brown or green buildup on Muffy’s teeth? That’s hardened bacteria, a cake of infection called tartar. If you see that, look closely and you’ll also see red, inflamed gums. Ignore it long enough, and those teeth become loose, painful, and potentially abscessed.

From periodontal disease to fractured teeth and oral tumors, you can’t find them if you don’t look. Many serious problems will be missed in awake animals, and many more are only visible with x-rays. That’s why Access Veterinary Care recommends an annual dental cleaning, exam, and periodic full-mouth x-rays – the exact same thing your dentist recommends for you. Because your pet’s teeth need and deserve the same care your teeth do.

Learn About Dental Health & Disease

5 Quick Tips For Dental Health

Dental disease is far and away the most common problem we see at AVC. What’s more, much of the disease we see is entirely preventable. Below are Dr. Rowland’s top five tips for ensuring your pet’s oral health. 1. No Bones About It Animal bones, as well as other hard chew toys, are a major … Read more

Dental X-Rays Are ESSENTIAL!

Every pet that is anesthetized for dental care at AVC gets x-rays of their teeth, just like you do when you see your dentist. But do you know why? Two-thirds of your pet’s tooth is below the gumline, invisible to the naked eye. Those outwardly-invisible teeth can have problems just like the one-third you can … Read more

Understanding Your Pet’s New Membership @ AVC

Welcome to the AVC Wellness Membership Our goal with the AVC Wellness Membership is simple: make preventive care easier, more consistent, and more supportive—without surprises. This program is designed to keep you connected to our veterinary team throughout the year, so questions get answered early and care stays proactive rather than reactive. What’s Included in … Read more

How To Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

Your pet’s teeth are just like yours – they need regular care at home to stay healthy and comfortable. And just like your own teeth, daily tooth brushing is the most effective way to take care of them. Nearly all pets can be trained to accept and even enjoy tooth brushing. It just takes a … Read more

Diabetes Melitus

Diabetes MelitusGlucose (sugar) is the primary energy source for most cells, and is distributed to them through the bloodstream. To make sure all cells get the sugars they need, transfer of glucose from the blood and into cells is regulated by the hormone insulin. Diabetes Melitus (DM) results when an animal is unable to either … Read more

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Feline Tooth Resorption

Tooth Resorption is an unfortunately common, painful, and under-diagnosed dental problem in pet cats. While advanced disease may be picked up on a thorough physical exam in a cooperative cat, early lesions are nearly impossible to catch without an anesthetized exam and x-rays. Likewise, while some cats with this disease will show obvious signs of … Read more

Heartworm 103 – Those Pesky Cats

Cats are not just small dogs, and feline heartworm disease is a prime example. The first two articles of this series dealt with how heartworms cause disease and preventative/diagnostic strategies primarily in relation to dogs. Today’s article will outline specifically how heartworms effect cats; in many ways they are a more frustrating and elusive problem in cats, made all the more … Read more

Using Rewards to Create & Shape Behaviors

This is also available for download as a printable handout What Is A Reward?A reward is anything your pet desires. Just like us, when a behavior results in getting something that is desired, that behavior is more likely to be repeated. The most common rewards used in training are: Food Touch Attention Whenever a pet … Read more

What’s The Most Important Part of Veterinary Care?

Don’t mistake – vaccinations and screening tests are an important part of keeping your pet healthy. But when your pet comes in for a wellness checkup, a good physical exam and consultation are by far the most important services we offer. Here are just a few reasons why regular exams are vital: Pets can’t tell … Read more

Committed To Your Pet’s Oral Health

The best pet dental care in the area

Access Veterinary Care offers the best dental care in the area. Our dental equipment is the best available, and we are committed to your pet’s oral health.

Safe Anesthesia 

Nervous about anesthetizing your pet? Click the button to read more about all the things we do to make anesthesia safe for your pet!

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