No one wants to ever hear the words, “your pet has a malignant oral cancer.” It exudes fear, anxiety, and helplessness. The following questions then become “what can we do?”, “How long does he or she have to live?” Hope Through Veterinary Dentistry Fortunately, those fears and...
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...
On September, 2024, I wrote a blog titled, ‘Oh Dear! What Should I Do If My Dog Breaks a Tooth?’ The link to that article is here: https://yourpetdentist.com/dog-breaks-a-tooth/. I want to expand on that article and go over the consequences and reasons why a fractured tooth...
I get this question a lot from clients and friends. Cats are not little dogs, and they have a different subset of issues related to the mouth. I will review that and make not only my recommendation for how often cats should have professional teeth...
It doesn’t take much time for me as a Veterinary Dental Specialist ™ to know if cats have oral pain. Demeanor and disposition are tell-tale signs such as unwillingness to groom, hiding when normally very social, and crying a lot around the food bowl. You...
Boy, don’t you wish you could say that to yourself when you pass through the buffet line? Seconds anyone? Well, it’s a lot different for our cat as we control what they eat and how much they eat. If your cat isn’t eating as...
Is teeth cleaning safe for your dog? There are many reasons why people do not have their dog’s oral cavity examined and teeth/gums cleaned under anesthesia. For those who say it’s primarily due to cost, you’re wrong! Of the top 10 reasons why people do...
Is brushing your pet's teeth important? As veterinary dental specialists, Dr. Briggs and Dr. Greenfield stress the importance of pet owners looking in their pet’s mouths frequently. One of the best methods of good visualization is to brush your dog or cat’s teeth at a...
Your dog’s teeth chattering can occur for various reasons, ranging from benign to indicative of health issues. Below are some possible causes, along with references to veterinary insights: Excitement or Anticipation Description: Dogs may chatter their teeth when they are excited, anticipating a treat, or during...
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...