Are you a veterinarian looking to boost your confidence in veterinary dentistry? Look no further! Join us this April for an exclusive, hands-on wet lab at Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery in Fort Collins, Colorado. Designed to provide invaluable experience, this two-day event will...
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...
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 holiday season is a time filled with joy, treats, and togetherness. But for pets, this busy season can also pose unique risks to their dental health. From chewing on hard items to potential scuffles with other animals, pets are more vulnerable to dental trauma...
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...
At our veterinary dentistry clinic, we’re passionate about keeping pets healthy and happy, and that passion extends beyond the clinic walls. This year, we had the exciting opportunity to participate in the annual Tour de Corgi in Fort Collins, CO, a beloved community event where...
Dogs and cats can get infected teeth for a variety of reasons including a broken tooth that gets bacteria inside of it, a dead tooth and periodontal disease. The symptoms can include facial swelling, a wound on the face that won’t heal or bad breath....