Blog: oral health
The Problem with Fake, White Teeth
Just recently one of my staff members showed me an advertisement for cosmetic dental cleanings from a pet store.
OH NO… My pet broke a tooth! by Dr. Sarah Martin
Written by Dr. Sarah Martin How did it happen? They can break a tooth due to trauma like being hit by a car OR by chewing on something hard—we have seen many broken teeth after bones, dental chews and even chewing on ice. After the tooth is fractured, bacteria from...
Ouch! What is Feline Chronic Gingivo-Stomatitis? (FCGS)
Written by Dr. Sarah Martin Feline Chronic Gingivo-Stomatitis simply means persistent inflammation of the gums and mouth in cats. Most cats have some degree of gingivitis (gum inflammation) and many have periodontal disease (infection below the gum line). Feline Chronic Gingivo-Stomatitis refers to the unfortunate few that have inflammation that...
Top 3 Signs Your Pet Needs Dental Attention
Bad breath Just because Fluffy drinks out of the toilet doesn’t mean she should be suffering from bad breath. Halitosis (bad breath) is a very common finding in our pets and is most commonly secondary to dental disease. Bleeding gums When you see blood on Rover’s toy after playing with...
