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Latest News: Vet Dentistry

dog wellness and cat health by Falls Village Vet Hospital in Raleigh NCDid you know that bacteria in your dog or cat’s mouth can contribute to heart, liver, and kidney problems? Vet dentistry is important and our veterinarians work with you and your pets to develop good preventative habits and care, first and foremost, just like your dentist does with your human family. Below are a collection of articles about veterinary dentistry.


 

Preventing Periodontal Disease in Dogs

If you’re no stranger to dog kisses, you’ve probably had at least a passing thought about the cleanliness of your pet’s mouth. An average dog’s mouth is home to about 600...

Posted: October 31, 2023

Why is my cat drooling?

Pavlov conducted his famous behavioral experiment on dogs rather than cats for a good reason: unlike pups, cats don’t typically salivate in response to the sight or smell of food. For dog...

Posted: July 15, 2021

Too Old for Anesthesia? Why Procrastinating Pet Dental Procedures is Risky

Anesthesia can be scary for people to imagine their fur kids going through at any age. A common concern, though, is whether or not a dog or cat is too old for anesthesia. While this is a bit of an...

Posted: January 18, 2021

Cats Need Your Help to Prevent Dental Disease!

We aren’t really sure why cats tend to get less regular veterinary care from their owners than their canine counterparts, but it’s a fact. Perhaps it’s that independent nature of...

Posted: August 12, 2020

Cat & Dog Teeth Cleaning are About Whole Body Wellness

Dog teeth cleaning, cat teeth cleaning, human teeth cleaning... Here are before & after photos of two dog dentals we did...

Posted: June 5, 2019

How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Brushing your dog’s teeth is an important step in maintaining whole body health for your dog. It’s no secret that the bacteria that build up in your pet’s mouth over time cause...

Posted: November 5, 2018

Dog Breath Got You Down? Are Your Kitty’s Kisses Fishy?

Many pet owners are not aware that their pets need regular dental care just like people do. They may just consider bad breath to be part of living with a pet. It may be assumed that a normal part of...

5 Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog

As your dog ages, he may need some extra special care to keep him comfortable. After all, he’ll still be your same furry friend, he’s just ready for a little R&R! Besides being a...