Much like humans, pets can suffer from dental pain, but they cannot tell their owners directly about it. When it comes to your pet’s pain, they can be very good at hiding the signs and symptoms. As pet owners, it is vital therefore to be observant and vigilant in checking your pet is happy and healthy at all times.
If at any point you notice something different about your pet’s behaviour, seek advice from your local vet. If the problem is more severe, you can seek advice from our dentistry experts at Cave Veterinary Centre, Somerset.
Our Dentistry team are available to give advice on request via telephone or our website, helping you to understand your pet’s symptoms further.
Pets in Pain: Signs & Symptoms
If your cat or dog is in pain, they will often do their best not to show you meaning signs can be very subtle. If you are observant of your pet’s behaviour, it is key to note any changes and seek advice from a veterinary professional.
When it comes to pet dental pain, there can be a number of signs and symptoms to look out for, including:
- Bad Breath: If this is persistent, seek advice.
- Difficulty Eating: Dental pain can mean pets eat on the one side of their mouth or avoid eating altogether.
- Bleeding Gums: If you notice blood in your pet’s saliva, this could be a sign of gum disease.
- Weight Loss: A decreased appetite can result in weight loss for your pet.
- Pawing Their Mouth: Pawing at their mouths might be a sign of your pet suffering from dental pain.
- Excessive Drooling: Excess drool can be an indication of your pet's dental discomfort.
- Swelling: This can be a sign of dental issues.
If you notice any of these signs and symptoms, please seek advice from your local veterinary centre. Your local vet can make the required referrals to Cave Veterinary Centre if the dentistry issue is more severe.
Cave Vets: Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services
Cave Veterinary Centre has opened its Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services in Somerset. Our specialist team are able to help your pet out of their dental pain once referred to us by your local vet.
Our services include helping your pets with:
- Fractured Teeth
- Malocclusions
- Tooth Luxation or Avulsion
- Enamel Dysplasia
- Discoloured Teeth
- Tooth Resorption and More.
For all of our Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, please visit Cave Vets online today. If you need some advice, you can contact our team online or give us a call today for an advice appointment.
Our purpose-built dentistry suite allows our team to provide the highest levels of treatment for dentistry and oral conditions, including cases that require surgery, anaesthesia or oncology.
Recognising Symptoms of Pain in Your Pets
We understand that it can be difficult to know when your pets are in pain. If left unseen and untreated, this can cause more damage to your pet’s health, so it is vital to be aware of signs to look out for in your pet’s behaviours at home.
Read more about learning to recognise the signs of pain in your cats and recognising signs of pain in your dogs today. Our factsheets are available to help you understand more about your pet’s behaviour and know when they need care from a veterinary professional.
More About Cave Veterinary Centre, Somerset
Cave Veterinary Centre is a specialist veterinary centre that provides outstanding care and treatments for your pets. With commitments to excellence and compassion, our team are able to ensure that your pet receives 1st Class treatment whilst you as their owner remain fully informed at all times during your pet’s stay with us.
Our facility is home to the latest equipment and technology as well as the most advanced diagnostic equipment in the South-West of England. This ensures that whilst your pet is with us, they receive the best treatment and medical care from all of our team members.
We are located just 5 minutes from Junction 26 of the M5 in the South-West of England. If you feel your pet is in need of specialist treatment, visit your local veterinary practice today and ask for a referral to Cave Veterinary Centre.
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Location & Directions
The Cave Veterinary Specialists practice is located in West Buckland, Somerset.
We are located just off junction 26 of the M5 motorway, and we have prepared a set of simple directions to help you find out practice as easily as possible.
