Blog: Teeth

Closeup of a pet's broken tooth

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...

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...

Maxie the dog with veterinarian and staff

The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, And Nothing But The Tooth

Maxie came into Park Road Veterinary Clinic to have her dental procedure done. The team at Park Road would like all of our clients to have an idea of what it is like for your pets on the day of their dental surgery and how to best prepare your dog,...