When it comes to our dogs, chew toys are more than just playthings- they play a crucial role in the physical health, mental stimulation, and overall well-being of our furry friends. With so many options on the market, choosing the right chew toys for dogs...
When your dog chips a tooth, the first step is to consult your veterinarian. The type of tooth chip, more accurately termed “fracture,” will be diagnosed by the doctor, who will then recommend the necessary steps to ensure your dog's health and comfort. It's important...
If your beloved dog or cat has recently undergone oral surgery, ensuring proper care post-surgery is crucial for their recovery. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this period and ensure your pet’s well-being: 1. Follow Veterinarian Instructions: Medication: Your vet will likely prescribe pain...
What Is Tooth Resorption? Tooth resorption (TR) is the most common disease affecting the teeth in domesticated cats. Between 25-75% of cats develop TR during their life, and the risk of developing this painful disease increases with age. Tooth resorption is a process that describes the...
Root canal therapy is most commonly indicated in cases of complicated crown fracture (a tooth that has broken to the point of causing exposure of the inner pulp) or discolored teeth. In both of these cases, trauma to the tooth leads to pulpitis—inflammation of the...
Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a severe, immune-mediated, oral (mucosal) inflammatory disease of cats. Therefore, this disease is not a cancerous process. Unfortunately, affected cats are in extreme discomfort due to the profound inflammation associated with this oral disease. Symptoms of Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis The hallmark of...
Felines with oral inflammatory diseases are commonly presented to the small animal veterinarian. Many factors may contribute to the development of oral inflammation in the cat, including diet, oral conformation, immune-mediated diseases, infectious diseases, and specific breed characteristics. Oral inflammatory conditions have been described in...
Step 1 Dental Radiograph (X-rays) Intra-oral dental x-rays before, during, and after the procedure are essential. Step 2 Pain Control Regional Nerve Blocks, just like the novocaine blocks you would receive at the dentist, are one of the tools used to...
Sialoceles , or accumulation of saliva in subcutaneous tissues, are often traumatic in origin, and can be seen in cases of iatrogenic injury. Saliva accumulates when the salivary duct is obstructed or ruptured. Although the swelling itself is usually painless, the clinical signs can...
Masticatory myositis is a neuromuscular disorder that affects dogs and literally means inflammation of the muscles involved in chewing (mastication). With this autoimmune disease, the body starts attacking its own cells for unknown reasons. In the early stages, the muscles involved in chewing can become...