Welcome to Our Hospital
We look forward to meeting you and your pets at VCA Riviera Bay Animal Hospital. Everyone here believes that prevention is the best medicine, and that early disease detection is the best way to ensure a long and happy life with your pet family members. We are confident that you will receive excellent service and that your pet will be treated with the best care available. We know that your pets are important members of your family because they are important members of our family.
Local Medical Issues
Did you know that 85% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of three have some form of periodontal disease? Dogs and cats can’t brush their teeth every day like we can, so they rely on their health care teams to keep their teeth and gums healthy and free of disease. Proper periodontal treatments require pets to be under anesthesia to properly remove the plaque and tartar. All precautions are taken to ensure that your pet is healthy for the procedure, and they are monitored continuously until your pet is ready to go home. The bacteria that forms the plaque and tartar on your pet’s teeth can spread to other vital organs in the body, causing heart, liver, and kidney disease. Removal of this bacteria is an essential part of a wellness program for a happy, healthy pet. Daily brushing of teeth at home is ideal, but other options are available, including a weekly application of a product called OraVet and a diet called t/d, from Hill’s.Ask us how we can help you accomplish your health care goals for your pet today.
