Useful articles for all pet owners.

Think back to the last time you had a sore spot inside your mouth from a burn, ulcer, or the dreaded cheek bite. The smallest mouth injury causes significant pain for most people, and the same holds true for pets. Cats with feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) develop painful ulcers on [...]

Dog and cat dentition develops similarly to humans—they are born without teeth, and a temporary baby set erupts shortly after birth. As adolescents, the permanent adult teeth erupt and the baby teeth fall out. The process sounds simple but is actually rather complex, and problems can occur with a pet’s [...]

Feline resorptive lesions, also known as FRLs or tooth resorption, affect 20% to 60% of cats. If your veterinarian has referred your cat to North Bay Veterinary Dentistry for feline resorptive lesion treatment, here’s what you need to know about this painful condition and what it means for your cat’s [...]

Pet owners commonly postpone their pet’s oral care because of anesthesia-related concerns. Sadly, this allows periodontal disease and other oral conditions to progress unchecked and as a result, many pets live with chronic pain and inflammation. General anesthesia is critical to ensure the safest possible patient dental experience. Here at [...]

Most pet owners are unlikely to find an oral tumor in their feline friend. Be honest—how often do you thoroughly examine the inside of your cat’s mouth? Without routine oral exams, a tumor can go unnoticed until reaching a considerable size. In addition, most feline oral tumors are malignant, which [...]

Oral cancers in dogs are relatively common, accounting for 6-7% of all canine cancers. Dogs can also develop benign oral tumors that can still significantly damage oral soft tissues and jaws. By knowing the signs to watch for in your dog, you can catch oral tumor development early, and provide [...]