How do you know when your dog needs a visit to the dentist? I’m sure your dog is extremely smart, but it’s unlikely that they keep a calendar or have their own phone. Our dogs rely on us to manage their healthcare for them. Routine...
Cats are unique, not only in their behavior but also their medical needs. Amongst our pets, they are probably the closest to their wild counterparts. That doesn’t mean that they don’t benefit from medical care, but it does mean that they are very good at...
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...
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...
Defining the Terms A board-certified veterinary dentist™ is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training overseen by the American Veterinary Dental College™ to specialize in veterinary dentistry. When someone has the letters “DAVDC” after their name, it stands for “Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College”...