Blog: pet health
A Walk through a Complete Dental Exam
When your dog or cat comes into our veterinary hospital for a routine physical exam or a scheduled dental exam this is what we are looking for when it comes to the mouth:
What Not to Chew!
“My dog chews on everything, his teeth are great!” Hmmmmm, as a veterinarian when I hear this I get shivers down my spine. Although it is great to allow chewing to prevent boredom and inappropriate destruction and to help clean teeth, there are some things your dog should just...
CAUTION: My Dog Can’t Hold Its Licker
No this isn’t about what you are thinking-I do not allow my dog to drink liquor. What I do mean is I have one of those dogs that licks everyone when they enter my home – whether they want it to happen or not! Not only when you enter my...
Your Pet Can Benefit From a Dental Diet!
The dental foods our veterinarians recommend are unique. The Hill’s T/D acts like a toothbrush as the tooth breaks through the kibble, creating a scrubbing action. The size of the kibble can sometimes look intimidating, but you would be surprised how well your pet will do with it. It’s been proven...