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...
What are the signs of oral pain in cats? Cats are known for their mysterious ways and natural inclination to hide discomfort, which often makes detecting their pain a challenge. This holds especially true for dental pain, a common yet often overlooked issue in cats....
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...
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...
We can’t forget our feline friends when thinking about dental care for our pets. Here are three common myths about feline dentistry debunked! 3 Feline Dental Care Myths Myth #1: If my cat is still eating, there’s nothing wrong with her teeth. While some very painful oral conditions...
