Ewww, Doggie Breath: What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?

Ewww, Doggie Breath: What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?

If your dog’s stinky breath gets in the way of your enjoyment of enthusiastic doggie kisses, snuggling on the couch, or any other up close and personal time, you’re not alone. “Dog breath” is almost universally disliked, but did you know that bad breath in dogs isn’t normal? Stinky dog breath may be the result […]

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Something to Smile About: The Easy Way to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

Something to Smile About: The Easy Way to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

Your pet may never need to have that Top Model, pearly white smile, but their oral health is definitely linked to overall health. Just like with us, plaque and tartar can develop on their teeth and progressively deteriorate the teeth and gums. Pet dental disease is not only painful but can also lead to diseases […]

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Pet Dental Care: The Home Edition 

Pet Dental Care: The Home Edition 

There are definitive ways to prevent periodontal disease, but like other facets of health, the journey starts at home. Sure, it can be an uphill battle to convince some pets that daily tooth brushing can be fun, but routine pet dental care, both at home and in the veterinarian’s office, sets the stage for long […]

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Not Just Hype: Pet Dental Care Is Paramount to Pet Health 

Not Just Hype: Pet Dental Care Is Paramount to Pet Health 

It used to be that pet owners would simply grin and bear their pet’s foul-smelling breath. However, it’s no longer recommended to accept doggie breath or tuna breath as natural. The first sign that there are problems in the mouth is bad breath!  Because pet dental care is linked to so many different areas of […]

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Spotlight on Pet Dental Care: Do Pets Really Need Regular Teeth Cleaning?

Spotlight on Pet Dental Care: Do Pets Really Need Regular Teeth Cleaning?

Of the many things we check during your pet’s routine wellness exam, the health of their teeth and gums ranks pretty high. Even a brief peek inside gives us a basic understanding of their current oral health – and what the future might bring. Without regular teeth cleaning and at-home pet dental care, the animals […]

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The Need for Regular Pet Dental Care

The Need for Regular Pet Dental Care

We all know how important regular dental care is for ourselves and our children. We brush twice a day, floss and see our dentist annually for checkups and professional cleaning. But what if we told you that regular pet dental care is just as important? It’s true! If you imagine what it would feel like […]

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What to Expect: Puppy and Kitten Teeth

What to Expect: Puppy and Kitten Teeth

By Dr. Bridget Andersen Did you know that puppies have 28 deciduous (baby) teeth by the time they are 3-6 weeks of age and that kittens have 26? At around 3-4 months of age puppies and kittens start to lose their baby teeth and their first adult teeth will start to erupt, starting with incisors, premolars […]

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February is National Pet Dental Health Month

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

 Studies have shown that a healthy mouth can actually add years to your pet’s life.  80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some form of dental disease before they turn three.  Dental problems don’t just affect the mouth, either.  Dental disease can have adverse effects on the heart, kidneys, and other major organs.  […]

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Dental Care at Home

Dental Care at Home

At some point, most pets do need to go under anesthesia for a thorough dental cleaning. By taking some simple steps at home, however, you may be able to decrease the frequency these cleanings are needed and help prevent problems that result in more extensive dental work. Brush your pet’s teeth! Even if you can’t […]

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Tuna Breath

Tuna Breath

Dental cleaning is important for all of our furry friends.  But did you know that cats are predisposed to several conditions besides periodontal disease that dogs do not experience?  These make dental examinations and cleanings even more important for our feline companions. Feline gingivostomatitis is a condition in which the cat’s body becomes allergic to […]

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