Posts Tagged: Pet Dental Disease
Do Dogs Get Cavities?
Do dogs get cavities? Answer is yes. Just like humans, dogs can develop cavities if their oral hygiene is neglected. In this blog, we’ll explain how to identify a cavity, treatment and prevention of future cavities.
Continue…The Four Stages of Pet Dental Disease
Pet dental disease, also called periodontal disease, is one of the most common clinical conditions seen by our veterinarians. This comes as no surprise when we consider that most adult dogs and cats show some signs of the disease by the time they reach 3 years of age. If left untreated, pet dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, infection, and even damage to the vital organs, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.
The dental health of our patients is important to us at Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center. In recognition of National Pet Dental Health Month, which is observed every February, we’d like to place the spotlight on periodontal disease and what pet owners can do to prevent and treat this serious condition.