Dentals: Post Operative Care

What should I expect after my pet has had a dental procedure at Cottesloe Vet?

After a dental procedure you can expect your pet to be a little sleepy and quieter than normal. They have had a general anaesthetic to carry out the procedure and just like us, they don’t always feel up to their normal perky selves afterwards. It’s a good idea to keep your pet in a nice warm, secure area after the procedure so that they can recover in a safe place and also so you can keep an eye on them.

Once your pet has arrived home you can offer them some water – just watch to make sure that they don’t try to drink copious amounts of water too quickly as they may just make themselves sick! If they do try to drink a lot quickly just take their water away and offer it back to them in five minutes or so.

After a dental your pet can normally eat its usual food – unlike us, animals don’t seem to have too much difficulty in eating after a dental procedure. It is a good idea to offer about half the amount of food your pet would usually have just to ensure that they don’t over eat and stand the chance of vomiting up their meal.