This article will address how to examine your pet’s mouth, how to treat dental infections, what happens if you do not have your pet’s teeth professionally cleaned, how to provide good home care, and a few comments about anesthesia free dentistry. Bad breath can be caused by oral problems or even stomach and upper intestinal [...]
Just like people, dogs and cats are recommended to get their teeth brushed as a part of their preventive care regimen. Teeth brushing should occur a minimum of 5 days a week to be beneficial. Use a child size soft bristled tooth brush and dog/cat formulated enzymatic toothpaste. Watch this video for some helpful tips [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT You may have heard how beneficial it is to brush your pet's teeth at home. You might think, really? That's too difficult or that's crazy! I want to tell you that for many pets, it really isn't that hard to accomplish. Brushing your pet's teeth is the [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT At Animal Care Clinic, dental disease & obesity are the top two health concerns that we see - and both can be life threatening! About 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some degree of gingival (gum) disease by the age of three! Unhappy gums are caused by a [...]
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Most of us visit the doctor or the dentist at least once a year. Many of us may not know that this is equally as important for our pets! Dogs and cats should have a wellness exam at least once a year. As pets age or develop conditions, it may [...]
Today started off like any other day, and the case I want to share with you is, unfortunately, not unusual. We had several animals who needed their teeth cleaned and two of those needed root canals. Fluffy was scheduled for a routine teeth cleaning. When I looked in her mouth during her pre-anesthetic physical exam, [...]
We have reviewed eyes, ears, noses, and hearts. Now it is time to look at the mouth and throat. Saliva is produced by glands near the back of the jaw and under the tongue and is excreted into the mouth near the premolar teeth and upper incisors. Saliva is necessary for proper digestion and normal [...]