Over the past three decades, the veterinary profession has advanced dramatically in the standards of patient care and technology. In the vast realm of veterinary medicine, there exists a specialized field that often goes unnoticed and underappreciated but plays a crucial role in the overall...
For many people, dogs are members of the family. With the loving bond that develops, it is vital to make sure your pet lives a comfortable and healthy life. If you have ever had a toothache, you understand that the pain and throbbing that develops...
We are all familiar with teething, the process that occurs during childhood and adolescence when our primary teeth (also called baby teeth, deciduous teeth) are replaced by our secondary teeth (also called adult teeth, permanent teeth). Perhaps nothing puts a child in a better mood than...
Over the past three decades, the veterinary profession has grown by leaps and bounds. This is due to tremendous advances in available technology, but perhaps it is primarily due to growth in the appreciation of the human-animal bond and pet owners seeking comprehensive healthcare for...
Dogs love to chew and pet owners love to give their dogs things to chew on. There are a vast array of chew toys and bones available to pet owners in retail pet stores and online. With neverending options, the challenge is knowing which ones...
The Benefits of Veterinary Loupes Thinking of purchasing veterinary surgical or dental loupes or maybe a headlamp? There are four principal reasons for adopting magnifying loupes for operative dentistry or in general practice: Eye protection Enhance visualization of fine detail Compensate for the loss of near vision...
Stomatitis in cats is often a very painful dental disease. Let’s dissect the term stomatitis. “Stoma” refers to mouth. The suffix “itis” refers to inflammation, therefore stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth. When present, it often appears as red lesions in the mouth. The exact cause...
Toothbrushing is the gold standard in veterinary dentistry for keeping a pet's teeth happy, healthy, and disease-free. As a veterinary dentist, I am continuously teaching dog owners how to effectively brush a dog’s teeth at home and how to have their pup cooperate with this...
If you notice your dog has bad breath you’re not alone. Halitosis is a very common condition in dogs and tends to be very prevalent in smaller breeds and senior pets. Before writing this, I did a quick Google search to see what information was...
While an anesthesia-free dog teeth cleaning and exam may sound like a good idea, it’s actually riskier than sedating your pet. In today’s post, the experts at TheVetDentists.com will expound on the benefits of dog dental cleanings performed under anesthesia. Why do dogs need dental cleanings? First,...