Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Fractured Teeth
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs – Fractured Teeth Fractured teeth are very common in dogs and cats. Chewing on hard toys, sticks, cages, hard play toys, catching rocks, running into objects, or objects running into them, can all cause damage to the teeth. The most commonly fractured teeth are the strategic teeth […]
Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Discolored Teeth
Teeth are comprised of four major components – Enamel, Dentin, Cementum, and Pulp, which you will learn about over the next few weeks. Discolored teeth indicate the tooth or teeth have been involved in blunt trauma such as, being hit by a car, running into a wall or excessive chewing on hard objects such as […]
Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Worn Teeth
Pets spend most of their lives chewing on things, and their teeth can show wear and tear over time. Worn teeth can be caused by teeth on teeth contact (from malocclusion) or excessive and long-term chewing on objects like hard bones, rocks, tennis balls, etc. The pulp or root canal contains cells that give rise […]
Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Excess, Rotated & Overcrowded Teeth
Puppies normally have twenty-eight deciduous or baby teeth and forty-two adult or permanent teeth. Dogs have four types of teeth – incisors, canine teeth, premolars, and molars. Extra teeth, rotated teeth, and overcrowding of teeth can cause pain, misalignment of teeth, excessive wear, soft tissue trauma and subsequent development and progression of periodontal disease. Selective […]
Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Retained And Fractured Deciduous Teeth
All deciduous or baby teeth should be gone at the age of 6 months for dogs and age of 5 months for cats and replaced by adult or permanent teeth. If there are deciduous teeth still present or retained at the time of spaying or neutering at 6 months of age, the deciduous teeth should […]
Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Malocclusion
Cute overbite! There are many different forms of malocclusions. Some may be caused by retained deciduous teeth, some may be a result of trauma and some can be genetic or developmental in origin resulting in a variety of malocclusions. Some malocclusions may result in trauma from abnormal tooth-to-tooth contact and/or tooth to soft tissue trauma. […]
Tips For Keeping Your Pet Healthy
As pet owners, we all want our pets to live long and healthy lives. Owners can ensure that their pets stay healthy by implementing preventative measures into their daily routines. According to the AVMA, the cost of prevention is often a fraction of the cost of treating disease or a problem once it has become more […]
Which Snacks And Scraps Are You Feeding Your Pet?
It may seem harmless to feed your pet some human food every once in a while, but it really adds up! Check out this treat translator for cats and dogs!
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Heatstroke In Dogs: Prevention, Signs, And Treatment
Summer means fun camping trips, nighttime bonfires, and BBQs with friends and family. Summer also means the temperatures are rising. Avoiding extreme heat is critical for your pet’s well-being. Something like a fresh haircut is not only stylish but can help keep your dog more comfortable in warm temperatures. Your pet’s paws are another crucial […]