At Hancock Animal Clinic we provide dental care services for dogs, cats and horses. We are committed to providing exceptional dental care to help your pet maintain optimal oral health and overall well-being. Our experienced veterinarians perform comprehensive dental procedures for patients of all ages, from young pets receiving preventive care to senior pets requiring advanced dental treatment.
Our canine and feline services include comprehensive oral exams, dental cleanings with scaling above and below the gumline, polishing, periodontal evaluation, tooth extractions, treatment of periodontal disease, evaluation of fractured, loose, or diseased teeth, oral pain management, as well as home dental care education and preventive recommendations.
Routine dental care is an essential part of your pet's overall health. Regular dental examinations and cleanings can help prevent pain, tooth loss, infection, and other health complications while improving your pet's quality of life. Following your pet's procedure, our team will provide personalized home dental care recommendations to help maintain a healthy mouth and reduce the risk of future dental disease.
Periodontal disease is one of the most common health conditions affecting dogs and cats and can significantly impact your pet's comfort and overall health. Neglecting your pet’s oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease involving problems with teeth and gums. Once periodontal disease is established, the constant exposure to these bacteria can potentially cause damage to major organs of the body including the heart, liver, and kidneys.
If you notice your pet exhibiting any of the following conditions, don’t hesitate to give us a call and schedule a dental care appointment:
Signs Your Pet May Need a Dental Evaluation
Periodontal disease is one of the most common health conditions affecting dogs and cats and can significantly impact your pet's comfort and overall health. If you notice any of the following signs, we recommend scheduling a dental examination:
- • Persistent bad breath
- • Abnormal chewing or dropping food while eating
- • Excessive drooling
- • Bleeding from the mouth
- • Broken, loose, or fractured teeth
- • Red, swollen, or receding gums
- • Oral pain or sensitivity
- • Pawing at the mouth or face
- • Reduced appetite or reluctance to eat
- • Facial swelling
- • Teeth that are discolored or covered with tartar
- • Weight loss
Equine Dental Services
In addition to our dental care for dogs and cats, we provide equine dental services. These services include comprehensive oral examinations, routine dental floating, correction of hooks, ramps, wave mouth, and other dental abnormalities, wolf tooth extractions, evaluation and extraction of loose or deceased teeth when appropriate.
Routine dental care is essential for horses to maintain proper chewing, comfort, body condition, and performance. Regular dental evaluations help identify and address abnormalities before they become more significant health concerns.
Whether a dental visit is performed in our clinic or during a scheduled farm call, our goal is to help your horse maintain optimal oral health, comfort, and performance throughout every stage of life.
Hancock Animal Clinic provides dental care to small animals as well as equine patients near Kiln, Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport, Long Beach, Picayune, and beyond.