by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 5, 2023 | Cats, Dental Health
Did you know that cats with diabetes are more likely to develop dental problems? In fact, both gum disease and tooth loss are far more prevalent in cats that have diabetes. Dental problems can cause severe pain and loss of appetite, so if your cat has diabetes, dental...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Oct 27, 2023 | Dental Health
Did you know that dogs need dental care, too? And since dogs use their teeth a lot more than we do, dental care is even more important. Tooth pain changes the way a dog eats, plays, and interacts with you on a daily basis. It can make them lose their appetite, ignore...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Sep 5, 2023 | Dental Health, Dogs
Dogs use their teeth a lot more than we do—between eating, playing, and scratching, their teeth see a lot of action. But even though their teeth are strong, they don’t always last a lifetime. In fact, elderly dogs, small breeds, and dogs with flat faces often suffer...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Aug 21, 2023 | Cats, Dental Health
If we told you that you need to brush your cat’s teeth every day, you’d probably think we were joking. Brushing a cat’s teeth sounds even more impossible than herding cats. There’s no way your cat would let you stick a toothbrush in their mouth…right? The truth is,...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Aug 14, 2023 | Dental Health, Dogs, Pet Wellness
A tooth abscess is a very painful condition, and if you get one, you’ll probably need a root canal. But did you know that dogs can get abscessed teeth too? Decayed or cracked teeth can easily become infected, and they get more and more painful as the infection...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jul 14, 2023 | Dental Health, Dog Health
Unlike humans, dogs don’t feel any embarrassment when they have bad breath. They’re more than happy to lick your face and cuddle up close no matter how stinky their breath may be. But is it normal for your dog’s breath to smell bad all the time? While bad breath is...
