Category Archives: Dentistry

One of my long-time canine patients developed a tumor on his gum. A key principle in treating cancer is removing the entire tumor, and one treatment option for this particular tumor involved surgery to remove the bone and teeth underlying the tumor. While discussing treatment options with the family, I fielded this question: “Will he be able to chew his food after the surgery?” I thought it was a good question — and one that made me think it would be helpful to share what I know about eating, chewing and tooth loss in pets.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, an annual reminder that healthy teeth and gums are essential to your pet’s overall health. At the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, we use this month to highlight the importance of routine dental care and help pet families recognize early signs of dental disease. Today’s blogpost will explain how veterinarians deliver dental care—and what you can do at home to support your pet’s oral health.

One reason we love our pets so much is their quirks. We adore the chirpy sound our cats make as they run to the kitchen when they hear the can opener. We record hours of video to document and share our dogs’ antics on social media. Teeth are another quirky aspect of animals. Since February is Pet Dental Health Month, this blog post will highlight quirky animal teeth as part of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s celebration of all things teeth.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. While this month brings necessary attention to the health of our pets’ teeth and gums, there is emerging research that good oral health

The arrival of February means it is again Pet Dental Health Month. Since teeth are an important organ in the body, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center provides pet families with