Animal Clinic of Benson

Radiology

We provide radiology which has amazing image quality. This allows us to show the images to the clients immediately and provides an opportunity to make treatment decisions for your pets in more efficient manner.

Dogs need dental care for the same reasons we do.

"The exact process that results in periodontal disease in humans affects our pets," says Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, a veterinary dentist practicing in Florida and Georgia.

In-House Laboratory Services

In-house laboratory services will allow us to quickly perform diagnostic tests on a variety of body fluids (ear swabs, blood, urine, electrolytes, etc) and other sample (feces, etc) to achieve an accurate and rapid diagnosis on any sick patient. This is especially important in very ill animals and those requiring immediate or emergeny treatment. While not all samples can be analyzed in-house, when this capability is combined with our outside laboratory services, a full comprehensive evaluation is obtained.

The process is simple but merciless:

Plaque, which is made of saliva, sloughed mouth cells, food, and other things, forms on teeth just minutes after eating. If left untreated, the plaque builds up, leading to gum inflammation that can then cause tissue decay. The inflammation then progresses deep enough to destroy bone, which finally leads to tooth loss, the ultimate end of periodontal disease.