Category Archives: Vet Dental

Why Your Pet Needs Dental X-rays

St. Pete Doggy Dentist, Vet DentalBy Community Animal Hospitals February 19, 2021

WHY DO DOGS NEED DENTAL X-RAYS Dogs need dental x-rays for the same reason people need dental x-rays: To discover what is hidden from view. Pets cannot say “Hey Doc, it hurts right here”. Veterinarians must find a pet’s dental disease with very little help from the patient. However, it is much easier to find…

Bone Loss, and the argument for teeth cleaning

Vet DentalBy Community Animal Hospitals February 16, 2021

For a large part of the human population, cleaning of their pet’s teeth is considered a luxury. It’s assumed that toys and treats can replace the need for regularly scheduled & routine maintenance, performed by a veterinary professional. Bone loss is something that nobody considers when they think about dental health. Pet owners consider cavities…