Effective management of feline oral health requires a dual approach: rigorous home hygiene and professional veterinary ...

“A full mouth what, Doc? Why would you pull all of my cat’s teeth out?” asked Megan. “Because I want your cat to be out of pain from this condition called stomatitis,” I replied. While extreme and ...

If your old cat is on the path to tooth resorption (TR), the only viable cure is tooth extraction. If your cat shows signs of TR, your cat's veterinary specialist will almost certainly recommend that ...

I know there will be some variability in this, but has anyone had to pay for a feline tooth extraction recently? One of our cats apparently has a bad tooth, but the estimate from our vet was a little ...

Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have dental X-rays and probably tooth extraction. What can you tell me about this condition? A: Tooth ...

We found one of her remaining four teeth broken off on the ground. She continues to eat and does not seem to be bothered by ...

Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours—and attempting to brush ...

Neglecting dogs’ and cats’ dental health can lead to periodontal disease and even heart and kidney problems via bacteria that enters the bloodstream through the mouth. So it can feel crushing as a pet ...

Q: We had our 10-year-old calico cat Samantha examined and vaccinated last week. At her appointment, her doctor said she had a cavity in one of her teeth that was causing pain and that it would likely ...