by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Feb 29, 2024 | Cats, Dental Health, Dogs
Pets might not need their teeth to last for several decades like we do, but they can still develop many of the same dental problems. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so before the month is over, we’d like to take this chance to remind you why dental care...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 29, 2024 | Dental Health, Dogs
Dogs use their teeth a lot. When it comes to chewing, it seems like some dogs can’t ever get enough. Whether they’re obsessed with tug-of-war or gnawing their way through a series of chew toys, dogs need strong teeth for most of their favorite hobbies. But since they...
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,...
