Sharing information to help you create optimal health, joy, and vitality for your dog!
Sharing information to help you create optimal health, joy, and vitality for your dog!
If you are someone who is worried about your senior dog going under for a dental cleaning, you are not alone. Pet parents often put off dental cleanings for their dogs because they are concerned about their dog going under anesthesia. Those concerns grow greater as their dogs become seniors. This is unfortunate because senior dogs …
You may have heard of anesthesia-free dental cleanings from your veterinarian or groomer. Non-anesthetic dental scaling is commonly referred to as NADS. They have been a very controversial topic for over a decade. They sound great; your pet does not need to go “under” and the cost is significantly less, but is it right for your …
Periodontal disease is the most common health concern for dogs and cats. It’s estimated that 80% of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. That’s a huge percentage of the dog population! That’s why brushing your dog’s teeth is so important. Signs of periodontal disease include bad breath, tartar, difficulty eating, bleeding gums, jaw …
Have you ever seen your dog’s jaw chatter? It might have happened for a split second when he or she was super excited for you to throw the ball, or maybe you’ve seen it and brushed it off as just a weird thing that your dog does once in a while, but didn’t think it …