One of the most painful and frustrating conditions to treat in cats is feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) also known as caudal stomatitis, faucitis, or just stomatitis. What is stomatitis? FCGS affects adult cats and results in inflammation of the soft tissues in the mouth, both the gums...
February is not just the month of love; it's also a time to celebrate our furry friends' pearly whites! Welcome to National Pet Dental Health Month, a dedicated period to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene for our beloved pets. While it might...
Before every anesthetic procedure, your veterinarian or a veterinary technician will ask for what’s called a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Status because it is important that your veterinary care team knows what your wishes would be in the event that your pet undergoes cardiopulmonary arrest while...
Along with Dr. MJ Redman, our board-certified Veterinary Dentist™, you may also meet two other doctors while your pet is receiving care here at Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery – Dr. Siddall & Dr. McGuirk! Dr. Siddall & Dr. McGuirk are veterinarians whose practice...
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog describing the most common reasons why a dog or cat might not be able to open their mouth. The opposite condition, the inability to close the mouth, can also occur for a variety of reasons. While a...
Although it’s not very common, sometimes a cat or dog may not be able to open their mouth fully. Not only is that inconvenient, but it can also be painful and potentially dangerous. The inability to open the mouth can make it difficult to eat...
At Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery in Fort Collins, we have a dedicated team ready to care for all of your pet's needs. Today, we want to give you a glimpse of a day in the life of a veterinary dentist. A Morning as a...
I adopted a rescue pup, who we named Rupert, in September. Rupert was only about 10 weeks old at the time, so all his teeth were deciduous, meaning that they would eventually fall out and be replaced by adult or permanent teeth. And oh, how...
Tooth resorption can occur in dogs (and people!) as well, but it is one of the most common dental conditions seen in cats. Teeth are composed of a pulp chamber, dentin, and enamel. The pulp chamber contains the nerve and blood supply of the tooth,...
Most adult dogs have 42 teeth – 12 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 10 molars. This is ten more teeth than most adult humans! However, sometimes there may be fewer than normal teeth visible in the mouth. Let's take a look and what can...