What to Buy, What to Skip: The Pet Dental Product Guide Pet store shelves are full of products that promise cleaner teeth, fresher breath and healthier gums. From dental chews to water additives, it can be difficult to know what actually works. The truth is, some...
Hospice and End-of-Life Care for Pets: A Guide to Comfort and Compassion When a much-loved pet is living with a chronic, progressive or terminal condition, it can be difficult to know what comes next. End-of-life care is not about giving up. It is about protecting...
Beyond Bad Breath: How Dental Disease Affects Your Pet’s Heart, Kidneys and Liver Many pet owners associate dental disease with bad breath, yellow teeth or sore gums. While these are certainly signs that something isn’t right, the effects of poor oral...
Is Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Really Necessary? (Yes. Here’s How.) When it comes to caring for our pets, most of us are diligent about feeding them well, keeping up with vaccinations and making sure they get plenty of exercise. But dental care is one area...
What Actually Happens During a Professional Pet Dental Clean? When your vet recommends a professional dental clean for your pet, it’s normal to have questions. Many pet owners are surprised to learn that a proper dental procedure involves far more than simply...
The Dirty Truth About Your Pet’s Mouth And Why Bad Breath Is Never Normal It’s something many pet owners joke about, “dog breath” or a cat with a slightly smelly mouth. But the truth is, bad breath in pets isn’t normal. It’s often one of the first signs of dental...
