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20 Nov Can Cats With No Teeth Live Full Lives?

Posted at 15:24h in Uncategorized

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...

02 Aug Maxillary Swelling in an Old Cat Doesn’t Always Mean Mouth Cancer

Posted at 16:53h in Feline Oral Health, Oral Surgery

Facial swelling is a common sign of oral cancer in cats. And because older cats are more prone to cancer, you may assume the worst if you notice a mass on your cat's mouth. However, in some cases, mouth swelling can be a sign your...

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23 Jan Why Full Mouth Extractions Give Your Cat a New (and Comfortable) Lease on Life!

Posted at 12:21h in Oral Health, Oral Surgery

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...

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20 Nov Can Cats With No Teeth Live Full Lives?

02 Aug Maxillary Swelling in an Old Cat Doesn’t Always Mean Mouth Cancer

23 Jan Why Full Mouth Extractions Give Your Cat a New (and Comfortable) Lease on Life!