Mary Kay

My story

Mary Kay was transferred to Valley Humane on 7/31 from the East County Animal Shelter. She had been found stray. Mary Kay weighs 21 pounds and is an adult dog (estimated to be aged between 4 and 7 years old). She received a dental cleaning on 8/5/2025!Mary Kay has been diagnosed with periodontal disease (also known as gum disease or dental disease.) This disease is extremely common in dogs and cats, especially as they age (however, it can also occur in younger animals due to genetic and other factors.) Periodontal disease occurs when bacterial plaque causes inflammation of the gums and eventual destruction of the bone in which the teeth are anchored. This patient had a dental cleaning recently at VHS. At that time the patient was anesthetized and all the teeth were cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar and plaque. The teeth were then polished to prevent premature tartar build up. The teeth were visually evaluated for fractures, and periodontal disease. Dental care is an on-going process that will need to be addressed for the life of this patient. The adopting family is encouraged to discuss continuing dental care for this patient with their family veterinarian. Do you have questions about this animal or are you ready to take the next step to adoption? Complete our Adoption Inquiry Form (copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar) or call us 925-426-8656. We are looking forward to hearing from you!https://valleyhumane.org/adopt/adoption/

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Mary Kay, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.