Blog: dental health

Chibs the dog

Chibs Talks Pet Dental Health

It’s me Chibs! I overheard my mom talking about Dental Season at Park Road Veterinary Clinic and I thought that I should put in my two cents worth of information. You see I don’t have opposable thumbs so I can’t brush my teeth the same ways that people do –...

Dog getting its teeth brushed by a person

The Tale of Timmy the Tooth by Stacey Brown

Dental Health Care for Pets Timmy was a happy tooth. He worked hard every day gnashing & grinding his daily chew. Overtime Timmy noticed that he and his friends were being stalked by a thing called “Plaque”. It started making them feel heavy and sticky. Next came, Tartar. They tried...

Closeup of a cat's mouth

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...

Dog chewing on a bone

Best Products to Keep Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy by Rebecca Garinger, RVT

It can be hard with our busy lifestyles to keep our pet’s teeth at the top of our list of priorities.  Ideally, you should be doing something daily for your pet’s dental health.  Our job here is to help make a plan for you and your furry family member to...