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...
We live in a society where most of us have some form of health insurance coverage, while fewer have dental and vision coverage. Many employers give you basic health care and then you have to add on the broader coverage. Thankfully, this avoids catastrophic costs...
Oral tumors compose approximately 5-8% of all tumors in the dog and cat. That's a considerable number and the most difficult aspect of this large percentage is that most people do not spend time looking in their pet's mouth, so these masses grow unnoticed. Understanding Oral...
We all work on a 12-month cycle. We see our family vet for a wellness evaluation once yearly. Our pet gets blood work at least annually, and we can't get our dog's heartworm medication refilled unless we have our annual heartworm check. And for the...
When we think about dental disease in our pets and four-legged family members, many of us immediately picture those small dogs with horrible bad breath. We have even coined the phrase “doggy breath.” Too often our feline friends are often left behind when it comes...
Cats are cherished members of our families, and their overall health and well-being should always be a top priority. One crucial aspect of feline care that is often overlooked is dental health. Regular dental examinations and cleanings under anesthesia, performed by either a veterinarian or...
Recent studies indicate that 80% of dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease by age 3. By definition, periodontal disease (PD) has 4 Stages. Stage 1 is defined as gingivitis (no bone loss); Stage 2 has <25% bone loss; Stage 3 has 26-50%...
Do you know how many pet owners actually brush their pet's teeth? 50%? 25%? 15%? Try much, much less. A recent study indicates that only 5% of pet owners actually brush their pet's teeth. So my next thought is – if you don't brush, what can you do? Improve Your...
As board-certified veterinarians, we do everything in our power to try and save a cat's tooth. But sometimes, tooth extraction is the only way to protect your pet's oral health from the effects of severe decay or serious disease. In extreme cases, a full-mouth extraction...