Cats are fickle animals. Often going long periods of time without intervention for their health, but this does not always mean there are not any hidden issues. We hear it every day; I had no idea my cat’s mouth looked like this. Even myself, as a...
Tooth resorption is a pathologic process that occurs in all species, humans, dogs, cats, etc. This disease causes the breakdown of a tooth and/or its roots. When looking at tooth resorption in humans and dogs, there is a large amount of overlap between variations and...
Purebred and exotic cats are special creatures. So many different purebred or exotic cats are known for their special characteristics. This may be as simple as their appearance or activity needs to dietary needs or even predisposition to medical ailments. In fact, purebred cats are...
Every single dog we see is special! Every single pet owner/parent knows that their dogs are even more special than the other dogs in the same waiting room. It’s ok, we all know this to be true and no one can prove you (or us)...
At Your Pet Dentist, every month is Dental Health Month! Here is why we do not directly promote February as Dental Health Month Ask any veterinarian, veterinary staff member, or even long-time pet owners—the idea of preventative oral health care in veterinarian medicine was almost unheard of...
The gold standard for dental imaging has long been digital intra-oral radiographs. This diagnostic tool gives us a 2-dimensional view of the hard tissues under the gumline. This includes the bone the tooth roots and other anatomic structures such as sinuses, foramina (where nerves and...
One of the most common questions we receive during the time of consultation is, “What is the post-anesthesia recovery for pets?" While anesthesia, recovery from anesthesia, and post-operative healing look different for every patient, there are a few key details that are useful in ensuring...
Antibiotics – they are, at times, essential for life. There was a time in our not-so-distant past, where medical professionals, both veterinary and human, reached for oral antibiotics for almost any disease. Unfortunately, this led to significant antibiotic resistance that we are all now all...
It’s that time of year again, can you believe it? Time to talk about the holidays, end of year celebrations, and of course of all the delicious feasts we get to enjoy between now and January. Thanksgiving brings families and friends together for some of...
Puppies. We ALL love them, even when they have moments of being crazy little terrors! Right!? The joy that puppies can bring us seems to be unmatched at times. This is typically up until that moment they begin to get overly playful and those “shark teeth”...