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...
Wet food is not necessarily bad for a cat’s teeth, but it may not provide the same dental benefits as dry food. Here's how wet food impacts a cat's dental health: 1. Texture and Chewing: Wet food is soft and doesn’t require much chewing, which can be...
At Your Pet Dentist, our pet parents often ask if they can remove tartar from their pet's teeth. While at-home care can prevent tartar build-up, professional dental cleanings are essential for removing existing tartar and preventing diseases. There are many reasons why pet owners should...
Here are the top 10 reasons why people often neglect their pet's oral health: 1. Lack of Awareness Many pet owners are simply unaware of the importance of oral hygiene for pets. Unlike humans, pets don’t naturally show their dental problems, and many people don't realize that...
Waiting until Pet Dental Health Month to address your pet's dental care needs may not be the best approach for several reasons. While Pet Dental Health Month, usually observed in February, aims to raise awareness about the importance of dental care for pets, delaying necessary...
As a Veterinary Dental Specialist (TM), I am amazed at what I see on a day-in-day-out basis. Some days, the obvious occurs: a tooth is broken and causes terrible pain to the pet because it's abscessed. Another obvious one is gingival inflammation related to advanced...
Ulcers in your dog's mouth may be a sign of something local or systemic so this discussion will address both to help you better understand the disease process. Ulcers can be localized or generalized, and the location of the ulcers is extremely important in the diagnosis...
We perform a lot of oral surgery, and most of these are surgical extractions. Many clients ask if they should have their dog or cat on antibiotics after the extraction to prevent secondary infection. This is a valid request and it comes with a different...