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...
Hand scaling your pet's teeth, a practice commonly known as "at-home dental care" for pets, can be detrimental to both your pet's oral health and your own well-being. While it may seem like a cost-effective and convenient way to maintain your pet's dental hygiene, there...
Dr. Briggs and I see a lot of cats that have generalized gingivitis, gingivostomatitis, and/or tooth resorption. In each of these cases, the treatment plan is to remove the affected teeth. With the first two disease processes, surgical extraction of all teeth (or sometimes behind...
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...
I played tug of war with my dog for years and years, until I started my dental residency. Then, I learned that tug of war is bad for my dog, specifically their canine teeth. Now, I preach to veterinary practitioners the need to stress avoidance...
Walking up and down the aisles at a pet supply store and trying to decipher what is good and not good for your dog or cat can be overwhelming. It is an absolute chore to figure out what the best dental products are for your...
Dr. Greenfield recently wrote an article for DVM360.com. We wanted to share the article on our blog and you can read the entire article by clicking here. What to do when you see a tooth of a different color If your patient has a gray, pink, purple...
I was recently lecturing in San Diego @ CVC West and one of my lecture topics was on Oral Oncology. One of the CVC administrators was in my lecture and wisely took notes and also made a video. Here are the excerpts from his short blog:...
Dr. Greenfield recently wrote an article for Today's Veterinary Practice. We wanted to share the article on our blog and you can read the entire article by clicking here. Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis: Proven Therapeutic Approaches & New Treatment Options Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD Chronic gingivostomatitis (CGS) in...
We all make New Year's Resolutions, but do we make resolutions for our beloved pets? If not, it's time to consider doing so. Here are a few resolutions to live by that will help your pet be happier and live longer: Have your dog and cat's...