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Yes, chew items, like greenies, are good to help remove the tartar, but brushing the teeth provides a more abrasive action, removing some of that b...
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Dogs can experience a variety of dental and oral problems, including broken teeth and the presence of masses in their mouth....
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The best thing to do is to brush the cat's teeth as often as you can....
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Cats don't get true cavities or caries, as they're called in the human world, but they do get some lesions called odontoclastic resorptive lesions....
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X-rays help us to evaluate below the gum line, which is often where the disease process occurs....
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One of the things is, early in life, trying to get cats accustomed to touching their mouth and lifting their lip up....
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During a dog's dental oral exam, we are looking for any fractures of teeth....
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There are some chew items out there. However, we focus predominantly on brushing and periodic dental cleanings through the veterinarian.
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The initial oral exam, done without anesthesia, helps us determine if a dental cleaning under anesthesia is needed....
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Human toothpaste is not recommended for cats....
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A healthy dog's mouth should have white teeth, and its gums should be pink but not red. Moreover, it should be free of all masses.
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Extractions are necessary if there are abscesses, if the tooth is fractured with exposure to the pulp cavity, or if there's bone loss involving one...
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Kneading and hunting are absolutely normal behaviors because first of all cats are carnivores....
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The life cycle for fleas goes from mama flea to eggs, larva, pupa, and adult flea. This process takes about a week.
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Yes, there are holistic options for dog allergies....
How do I assess whether a change in my cat’s behavior means they’re sick? - Hoof & Paw Animal Clinic
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A change in your cat's behavior can oftentimes indicate something is amiss....
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The life cycle for ticks goes from adult to egg, larva, nymph, and new adult.
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One of the most important things to consider is eliminating dyes and perfumes from your home environment....