VETERINARY DENTAL BLOG

Veterinary dental health care for our furry friends.

Flat faced dogs have more dental problems because they have a short jaw with a full set of teeth. Crowding and underbites often mean they’ll need tooth extractions.

Why Flat-Faced Dogs Tend to Have More Dental Problems

Your pug snores like a tiny freight train, and honestly, you wouldn’t change a thing. You love their snorts and funny wheezes, and their sweet ...
Brushing your pet’s teeth helps prevent the plaque and tartar buildup that cause tooth loss. Use a pet-safe toothpaste and brush every day.

Do You Brush Your Pet’s Teeth? Here’s How to Get Them Cleaner

A lot of people wonder if brushing their pet’s teeth actually does anything, or if it’s even necessary. But just like us, pets can get ...
Financing should never stand in the way of a pet getting the care they need. We accept CareCredit for procedures like pet tooth extractions.

CareCredit Can Help When Your Pet Needs a Tooth Extraction

Violet is a food-motivated Labrador who has never once turned down a meal. When she started tilting her head to chew and leaving kibble scattered ...
Pets need dental cleanings to prevent problems like periodontal disease and tooth loss. And if there’s ever an emergency like a broken tooth, our pet dentists can help.

5 Reasons Your Pet Might Need a Dentist

Bella stopped dragging her favorite rope toy across the living room a few weeks ago, and her owner felt confused. Tug of war was Bella’s ...
Signs of oral cancer in cats or dogs include a lump, swelling, bleeding in the mouth. Look for bad breath, trouble chewing, and weight loss.

What Are the Signs of Oral Cancer in Dogs and Cats?

Oral tumors make up around 6% of all cancers found in dogs and cats. They can show up in the gums, tongue, or roof of ...
Dental pain in your pet may appear as chewing on one side, dropping food, unexpected bad breath, or a dislike of being touched near the mouth.

How to Tell If Your Pet Has Dental Pain

Marbles wouldn’t touch his kibble for two days. He wasn’t limping, he wasn’t whining, and he still greeted everyone at the door with a wagging ...
Toy breeds and flat-faced dogs have more dental issues. Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Pugs, and French Bulldogs are prone to tooth loss.

Which Dog Breeds Are Most Likely to Lose Their Teeth?

Did you know that extra-small dogs are up to five times more likely to develop periodontal disease than other breeds? This is a fact worth ...
Broken teeth, gum disease, tooth loss, and malocclusions are all common problems in dogs. Here are the five issues we see most often.

5 Common Dental Health Problems in Dogs

An Australian shepherd mix named Bucky came into our Stafford office last month because his owner noticed him tilting his head oddly while chewing. Turns ...
What type of dental problems do cats get? Gingivitis, periodontitis, and tooth resorption are the three most common dental problems in cats.

The Three Most Common Dental Problems in Cats

Dental diseases are one of the most common health problems that cats face. In fact, more than half of cats over the age of four ...

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