Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Tips

Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Tips

To celebrate Pet Dental Health Month, we hosted a Facebook Live event in February 2025 with Dr. Andrew Bean, DVM, MPH, CPH, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice) from our Avian & Exotic Medicine Service. Dr. Bean shared valuable dentistry tips for rabbit and rodent pet owners. You can watch the replay here or read a […]

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The Importance of Routine Dental Care for Your Pet

The Importance of Routine Dental Care for Your Pet

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may remember Heidi Brenegan’s blog about her dog, Sally, called “My Pet Was in Pain. Is Yours?” Heidi skipped one annual dental cleaning and as a result, Sally had to have four teeth extracted. Today, we have another cautionary tale that illuminates the need for our […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part II: Steps Involved in Brushing & Dental Care Products

Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part II: Steps Involved in Brushing & Dental Care Products

Be sure to read Part 1: Why and How Should I Provide At-Home Dental Care?  In the hierarchy of daily home dental care, brushing or wiping is best (the “gold standard”) to remove plaque. Chewing dental treats and safe objects are considered second best, and a distant third place are passive products such as water additives.   Often, pet owners […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part I: Why and How Should I Provide At-Home Dental Care?

Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part I: Why and How Should I Provide At-Home Dental Care?

February is Pet Dental Health Month. You may hear a lot about the importance of dental health from your veterinarian during this time and, (of course!) a healthy and pain-free mouth is important every day. Pet parents who provide daily dental care can prevent dental disease such as periodontal disease, stop early active periodontal disease, […]

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5 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Dental X-Rays

5 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Dental X-Rays

Dental x-rays are an essential diagnostic tool in assessing your pet’s overall oral health. Approximately two-thirds of the tooth resides under the gumline which makes it impossible to accurately assess the health of the tooth by visual examination alone. What is a Dental X-Ray? A dental x-ray is a black and white two-dimensional image that […]

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