Dental Care

Your pet’s veterinarian is their primary health care provider, which means that your veterinarian is also your pet’s dentist. At Cooper Veterinary Hospital, we perform routine dental services including annual examinations, professional teeth cleaning, tooth extractions and repairs as well as sinus surgeries and gingival surgeries when necessary.

Dental disease is one of the most common problems that we see in dogs and cats. Neglected dental hygiene leads to a buildup of plaque on the surface of the tooth and below the gum line. Over time, the bacteria in the plaque leads to inflammation of the gums, the destruction of supportive tissues and bone which results in red gums, bad breath, tooth loss, gum infection, and pain. Periodontal disease is also linked to liver and heart disease and has the potential of shortening your pet’s life.

The best prevention against periodontal disease is regular professional dental cleanings and a good daily home dental care program.

Signs of periodontal disease include:
  • Pawing or rubbing at the mouth
  • Drooling
  • Broken or loose teeth
  • Decreased appetite
  • Change in eating habits
  • Bad breath
  • Bleeding from the mouth
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Swelling of the face
  • Weight loss

If you notice your pet having any of these symptoms, it’s possible that periodontal disease is already in advanced stages. Call today for a dental evaluation for your pet. Cooper Veterinary Hospital provides dental care to pets in West Monroe, Monroe, Ruston, Sterlington, and beyond.

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What Our Clients Say

  • “The staff here are incredible. Everyone who works in the front are professional and so nice. Our German Shepherd gets really stressed, and the vet assistant was super patient and great with him. He got to see Dr. Halley, and she is really caring and explained everything thoroughly. I highly recommend this veterinary hospital."

    Robin B.

  • “Cooper Veterinary Hospital is the only place in this area that handles international health certifications for pets, and they are excellent at it. They were incredibly responsive and proactive throughout the entire process. Special thanks to Dr. Halley and Madelyn, who went above and beyond to ensure my cat was cared for during our international travel. I cannot recommend them highly enough!!!”

    Ainslee J.

  • “This was my first visit, and I really liked the vet. Dr. Bass is great, and so is Caleb, the vet tech. My dog has arthritis and can't be picked up. Dr. Bass and Caleb got on the floor with him! They are very kind and patient, and the costs are reasonable for a first visit.”

    Jean M.

  • ”I came through their door on a Friday at closing time(yall know how ready you are to leave work at that time) with my beardie that was sick. I'd been in a panic because my local vet shrugged my baby off saying he was fine so I had to rush after work and drive an hour and a half to the closest exotic vet who denied seeing us(understandable as it was closing time) So I headed to Cooper praying that they would help. This office was kind and really took the time to listen to me and examine Pablo. I never felt rushed. They were very thorough with questions as well as explaining the medicines we were given and was sure to tell us not to hesitate to call them if I needed to. I'll forever make this drive from here out. Knowing that my baby really mattered to them makes it all worth it.”

    Christen L.