Cat oral ulcers, commonly referred to as mouth sores, can be a persistent source of discomfort. Mouth sores can indicate underlying health concerns, such as periodontal disease or abscesses. Potential causes of mouth sores in cats may be due to underlying viral causes, an aberrant...
Oral home care for your feline companion is an integral component of maintaining a healthy oral cavity along with routine professional cleanings (COHAT). And brushing your cat’s teeth is considered to be the “gold standard” in oral home care.
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Dental X-rays, also known as dental radiographs, play a crucial role in veterinary dentistry. Indeed, a thorough evaluation of the oral cavity is only feasible with intra-oral dental radiographs or more advanced imaging called cone-beam CT imaging. The latter is often referred to as a...
Cats start out with 30 adult teeth. Ideally, they should keep all 30 teeth throughout their life. Unfortunately, genetics and a lack of willingness for many cats to comply with daily oral home care lead to a need for tooth extraction.
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Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure that your veterinarian may recommend. The most common reason for tooth extractions is due to advanced periodontal disease. However, additional reasons other than dental disease may include tooth fractures, persistent deciduous puppy teeth, tooth resorption, impacted teeth, gingivostomatitis, and...
A commonly asked question is, “Why does my cat’s breath smell like fish?” A sour or fish smell to the breath may be attributed to several reasons. In this post, we'll explore the many causes of fishy cat breath. ...
What is Cancer? Cancer is a challenging term to define. It is rarely a simple or single disease due to its relationship with the different body systems. Cancer may be referred to as a tumor or tumors. It may be benign or malignant. The former...
Caring for your dog after tooth extraction surgery is essential to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery. Dental extractions are recommended if the health of the tooth or teeth has a poor prognosis. Dogs have 42 teeth, that's ten more teeth than humans and 12...
The title of this blog is a common question asked during our dental consults. "Why does my dog/cat have so much tartar" may also be asked if tartar accumulation occurs frequently after a dental cleaning (COHAT). This article will discuss what tartar is, how it...
Most veterinarians agree that oral home care is vital for maintaining a healthy oral cavity. Oral home care will minimize the need for extraction therapy and prolonged oral surgery. Breed and genetics play a role in oral health and a predisposition for periodontal disease....