Cats are wonderful, furry creatures with a lot of love to share and very unique personalities. Some cats enjoy physical interaction, but others less so. It can provide a challenge to respect boundaries if the feline is prone to overstimulation or if there are underlying...
Did you know that the doctors and staff at Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery teach hundreds of veterinarians and technicians each year at our Colorado Springs facility? 4-6 days each month students from around the country come to our clinic at the Veterinary Specialty...
Oral lacerations occur infrequently in dogs, as compared to other lacerations on the body. Commonly they are the result of trauma, such as sticks, dog bites, and blunt trauma.
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How can pet parents simplify dental care for their pets and ensure their fur babies live happy, healthy lives? Dental health is an extremely important piece of your pet’s overall health. The same basics we apply to our own dental care also apply to pet...
Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery offers veterinary dental ce courses for veterinarians and vet techs! Our veterinary continuing education (CE) courses are taught by board-certified instructors and will provide you with the skills and information needed to administer quality dental care.
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When it comes to healthy dog gums we often hear the question, “does my dog need a dental?” A dental can mean so many different things. At Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery, we want to be very specific with an answer to that question....
Dental disease is a widespread condition in our companion pet population. By three years of age, up to 80% of dogs and cats will have some form of periodontal disease. This statistic is not surprising considering oral home care is not seen as necessary...
Gingival hyperplasia, also known as gum overgrowth, is an oral disease that affects dogs, humans, and, to a lesser extent, cats. It manifests as overabundant gingival tissue, or enlarged gums, that creates “pseudo-pockets” between the gingiva and tooth surface.
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Fractured teeth are common and typically occur when our pets chew on hard objects, like rocks, bones or antlers. Dental fractures can also occur when our pets are victims of trauma, such as being hit by a car. When a dog tooth is broken, there...
Feedings tubes in cats and dogs are occasionally recommended for our oral surgery patients to help them for a limited period of time in their post-surgical recovery. The most common feeding tube placed in dogs and cats is an esophagostomy feeding tube. “Stoma” refers to opening...