Why Do Dogs Love to Chew? Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs. Their mouths are a primary way they interact with the world they live in, and chewing allows them to explore. Puppies tend to chew quite a bit more than adult dogs to relieve the pain of teething. And...
Tooth extractions are a very common procedure for dogs. A tooth extraction may be necessary for a number of reasons. There could be infection or decay in a tooth that is most effectively treated by removing the tooth altogether. A tooth could have been broken or...
Hopefully, you already bring your pet into the vet for their annual dental checkup. This act alone can save your furry companion a lot of pain and discomfort over their lifespan. But have you thought about how you can keep your pet’s teeth, mouth and gums happy and...
Tooth resorption in cats, also known as resorptive lesions, is a fairly common dental disease affecting up to 60 percent of all adult cats. Cats instinctively hide their pain as a survival method, so it can be difficult to detect whether your cat is experiencing pain...
In a previous blog post we discussed the importance of your pet’s dental health. The statistics show that up to 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some kind of oral disease by the age of three. Wow, that’s a staggering statistic! Especially when you...
Taking care of our appearance and hygiene is a daily routine for us humans. The same should be the case for our four-legged friends. You may see Fido or Fluffy rolling around on the ground, licking their fur, and chewing their coat; these are all ways they groom...
