Blog: Dental Care

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Why “Anesthesia-Free” Dentistry is a Thing of the Past

Nothing makes veterinary staff cringe more than hearing a pet owner talk about “anesthesia-free’ dental cleanings. Not only are they potentially dangerous and stressful for your pet, they are also essentially useless. The first piece of knowledge that clients need to know is that A WHITE TOOTH DOES NOT MEAN...

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Dog Dental Cleaning at Home

Brushing your dog’s teeth is the best. Just like in humans, the number one thing you can do for your pet’s oral health is brush those pearly whites! The easiest way to get your pet used to brushing is to start while they are young, i.e. puppy or kitten. That being...

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Brutus’ Big Dental Day!

8:00am – Brutus arrives fasted at the clinic, and is quite upset about missing his breakfast. His mom fills out his anesthetic consent sheet, while he gets comfortable in the treatment area. 8:30am – Brutus has pre-operative bloodwork done to make sure his internal organs are in tip-top shape for...

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Protect Your Dog’s Teeth

This holiday season when you’re filling your pet’s stocking, there is one festive present in particular that should be avoided. Deer/Elk/Unicorn Antlers! Not only does Santa not recommend them (for nine obvious reasons), neither does your Veterinarian. Antlers are much too hard for your dog’s teeth. It is recommended by...