Horses need to have their teeth cleaned on a routine basis just like people and just like other pets including dogs and cats. In fact, most horses should have their teeth looked at every six months. Some horses may be able to go once a year. So what does a teeth cleaning involve? Well, for starters it’s not an actual cleaning. Sure, the vet may scrape off some tartar or plaque, but the main point of a horse dental visit is to have the teeth filed down. A horse’s teeth can grow to be very pointed which can hurt their mouth. The teeth need to be filed regularly. Horses do a good job of this on their own with regular eating and grinding of their food, but it’s not always enough. During a cleaning, which is actually called a ‘floating’ the vet will also look for any broken teeth or infected teeth. Call today to schedule your horse’s teeth floating with your veterinary clinic Mt. Airy MD.
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