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There is nothing more professionally encouraging than seeing the profession grow and attract more colleagues. 

Anorexia or inappetence, especially if sudden, is rarely a sequela of oral and dental diseases in dogs and cats.

When a year is getting close to the end, we all like to reflect on the past. And for 2024 I can safely say, that doing what I love to do has helped me get through the toughest times.

Some very young cats develop gingivitis (inflammation of the gum) at a very young age, usually at the time of permanent teeth eruption.

I finally achieved one (not one, two! 🙂 ) of my career goals – I am now working with two fabulous residents! Now you may think – good for her, lady can now finally be travelling only … well, I do just as I did before, but with much less time praticularly for updating my blog. And 2023 was colorful between our patients, students, congresses and workshops … and how does 2024 look like?

Teeth in dogs and cats only “grow” during the eruption, which is generally completed by the 6 months of age of a dog or a cat. Any later outwards movement of the tooth/teeth is abnormal and needs to be addressed with your vet.

Plaque and calculus accumulation is a normal and constant process. While dental calculus is not directly associated with periodontal disease, dental plaque is the main reason for the start and progression of periodontal disease. Let’s have a look into some myths and facts about dental deposits!

Does your dog love playing fetch with sticks or tennis balls, diving for rocks, chewing on hooves, antlers, ice-cubes or chasing bikes and cars? It is time to change these behaviours. Why?