Results vary, but the consensus is clear—periodontal disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in pets. Studies show that up to 90% of all cats and dogs have some level of periodontal disease by ages 2 to 3. Such an overwhelming majority of the pet population suffers from gum disease that it could [...]

Oral health is an often overlooked, yet crucial, aspect of your four-legged friend’s overall wellbeing. Without regular dental care, your pet can suffer from painful periodontal problems or systemic infection and disease. Because dental disease can become severe, you must be proactive regarding your pet’s oral health, and one effective method is to incorporate safe [...]

Pet owners strive to provide the best for their furry companions, and that includes maintaining their overall health, right down to their pearly whites. One crucial pet care aspect that often goes overlooked is oral health. Just like in people, dental issues in pets can lead to pain, infection, and a decreased quality of life. [...]

As your four-legged friend leans in for a kiss, you may jerk back in horror at their mouth odor. When did your pet’s breath get so bad, and why did it happen? If your furry pal has stinky breath but is otherwise behaving normally, they likely have dental disease. However, other health conditions can also [...]

Although you can take a peek in your pet’s mouth, their oral health extends beyond what you can see. As much as 60% of each tooth and its supporting structures lie hidden below the gumline, which makes diagnosing infection, injury, and other disease impossible through a visual examination alone. In addition, unless your pet is [...]

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 most of their oral tissues [...]

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 teeth during this period. The [...]

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 long-term health. Resorptive lesions occur [...]

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 North Bay Veterinary Dentistry, our [...]

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 means that early diagnosis and [...]