Blog: Dental Care
Brushing Teeth: Tips and Tricks
Ideally, start when they’re young to make it easier for them to accept. But this is still do-able in an older animal. Use only veterinary toothpastes and brushes as these are safe to ingest and extra soft on their gums. Brush daily to make it a part of your regular…
4 Most Common Cancers in the Mouths of Cats & Dogs by Dr. Rittwage
Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage If the mass is in the front of the mouth, most owners will notice it. If the mass is in the back of the mouth or under the tongue, you may see drooling (+/- blood tinged), loose teeth, swelling of the face or bulging eyes,…
Oral Inflammatory Disease in Cats by Dr. Rittwage
Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage Forewarning: There was no way to make this upbeat and interesting. But there is lots of good information in here! Classic signs of a painful mouth are drooling, difficulty chewing hard food, preference for soft food or only licking juice off food, unwilling to drink…
