Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Discolored Teeth

Teeth are comprised of four major components – Enamel, Dentin, Cementum, and Pulp, which you will learn about over the next few weeks. Discolored teeth indicate the tooth or teeth have been involved in blunt trauma such as, being hit by a car, running into a wall or excessive chewing on hard objects such as […]
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Periodontal Disease

Preventative dental care helps protect your pet and catch problems before they become more serious. Since most pet dental disease occurs below the gums, it is vital that pets visit their Veterinarian and have a dental exam at least once a year. February is National Pet Dental Month and to recognize it we will be […]
6 Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month! You may have heard that spaying or neutering your pet has benefits; But what are those benefits? From health and behavioral to even being more cost effective in the long term, here are 6 benefits of Spaying or Neutering your cat or dog! 1. Spaying your female pet […]
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Worn Teeth

Pets spend most of their lives chewing on things, and their teeth can show wear and tear over time. Worn teeth can be caused by teeth on teeth contact (from malocclusion) or excessive and long-term chewing on objects like hard bones, rocks, tennis balls, etc. The pulp or root canal contains cells that give rise […]
Excess, Rotated & Overcrowded Teeth

Puppies normally have twenty-eight deciduous or baby teeth and forty-two adult or permanent teeth. Dogs have four types of teeth – incisors, canine teeth, premolars, and molars. Extra teeth, rotated teeth, and overcrowding of teeth can cause pain, misalignment of teeth, excessive wear, soft tissue trauma and subsequent development and progression of periodontal disease. Selective […]
10 Facts About Senior Pets

Thanks to research and improvements in veterinary care, pets are living longer than they used to. In honor of these seniors, we’d like to share some interesting facts and information about our elderly four-legged companions. From signs of aging and orthopedic beds, to the benefits of adopting an older pet, here are 10 facts about […]
Retained and Fractured Deciduous Teeth

All deciduous or baby teeth should be gone at the age of 6 months for dogs and age of 5 months for cats and replaced by adult or permanent teeth. If there are deciduous teeth still present or retained at the time of spaying or neutering at 6 months of age, the deciduous teeth should […]
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Malocclusion

Cute overbite! There are many different forms of malocclusions. Some may be caused by retained deciduous teeth, some may be a result of trauma and some can be genetic or
Never Run Out of Pet Food Again

We’ve partnered with Vetsource to provide you with authentic, quality nutrition, and medication to help you keep your pet healthy and happy! Have you ever gone to feed your cat or dog and discovered that they’re completely out of their food? Never again! When you shop for your pet’s food and medication on Vetsource, you can have […]
What Does It Mean To Be AAHA Accredited?

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the standard for veterinary excellence. Veterinary clinics that go through the rigorous accreditation process to become AAHA certified, are evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary care. Hospitals that achieve AAHA certification are recognized as some of the best in the industry. AAHA certification helps the hospitals better serve their communities by […]