Dental extractions are one of the most common types of oral surgery recommended for dogs and cats. There are a lot of reasons why extraction might be the best choice for your pet’s tooth. The most important goal for all Veterinary DentistsTM is to give...
Everybody knows that a dog loves to chew toys– what cartoon dog has ever been shown without a bone to chew? Whether it’s a bone, a toy, or a tennis ball, chewing provides entertainment, stress relief, and even some dental benefits. But not all dog...
Oral surgery, especially dental extractions, is common in dogs and cats. After surgery, your Veterinary DentistTM will give you instructions specific to your pet and their procedure after surgery, but many pet owners have questions to expect about surgical recovery. Here are some common oral...
Like people, dogs and cats have diphydont dentition, which means they have two sets of teeth in their lifetime – first, they have deciduous teeth, also known as “baby teeth”, which are then replaced with their permanent adult dentition. Dogs have 42 permanent teeth – 12...
As specialists in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, we provide a variety of services and veterinary dentist procedures, some of which are not within the scope of practice of veterinary general practitioners. In veterinary medicine, general practitioners perform routine dentistry procedures every single day, such as...
The 38th Annual Veterinary Dental Forum was in Palm Springs, California from September 25-28, 2024. This is an annual conference that brings together board certified Veterinary DentistsTM, Veterinary Technician Specialists in the field of Dentistry, as well as veterinarians, veterinary technicians and students from all over...
We at Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery are proud to be part of the Fort Collins pet community. Earlier this year, Drs. Redman and McGuirk, along with several of our staff members, participated in the Fire Hydrant 5K, a fun run/walk and fundraiser for...
Did you know that there are veterinarians who specialize in anesthesiology? Veterinary anesthesiologists are veterinarians who have completed additional education and passed an exam to become board-certified in anesthesia. Like most specialists, veterinary anesthesiologists typically complete an internship of 1-2 years, followed by a 3-year residency....
Depending on the type of procedure a pet has, they often need medications for a few days after surgery. There are several different types of medications a pet might need, and several different formulations available. This allows our veterinarians to prescribe a formulation that will...
Dental caries, commonly called cavities, are a common concern in human dentistry. Dental caries is the breakdown of the hard tissue of a tooth due to acids produced by bacteria. Dental plaque is a film of bacteria and other substances on the teeth. Caries occur...