February, as many of you are aware, is Pet Dental Health month. It is the one month of the year when we focus our attention even more than usual on the health and hygiene of your cat and dog’s oral cavity. Although brushing your pet’s teeth with an appropriate enzymatic tooth gel is the absolute… Continue reading
This is a common response of many pet owners upon first hearing this suggestion. As the relationship between oral health and systemic disease becomes clearer we as the caretaker of our pets have this added responsibility. In the realm of steps we can take to prolong and improve our pets’ lives, tooth brushing is one… Continue reading
The most rapidly expanding service of veterinary medicine today is in the area of routine and advanced dentistry. In years past the emphasis on dental hygiene usually included feeding hard foods or offering crunchy dental treats with the occasional dental prophylaxis performed by your local veterinarian. Although brushing your dog’s or cat’s teeth was mentioned, it… Continue reading