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5 more (dangerous) myths about oral and dental health in cats and dogs

Ana Nemec, 28. July, 2019 in Professional articles with tags, cancer, dental extraction, pain, periodontal diseases, puppies and kittens

Sometimes it seems as the myths about oral and dental health in dogs and cats are endless. Let’s break a few more!

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Ana Nemec, 10. May, 2019 in Professional articles with tags, cleft lip, cleft palate, puppies and kittens

Congenital palatal clefts can be sometimes seen in newborn animals – more commonly in puppies than kittens.

3 common problems with deciduous teeth that need treatment

Ana Nemec, 30. April, 2019 in Professional articles with tags, dental extraction, dental fracture, dental xray, malocclusion, puppies and kittens

Persistent deciduous teeth, fractured deciduous teeth and deciduous teeth causing traumatic malocclusion are all indications for the deciduous teeth to be removed to relieve pain and infection in puppies and kittens.

Deciduous teeth eruption and exfoliation – when shall we worry?

Ana Nemec, 21. April, 2019 in Professional articles with tags, puppies and kittens

Eruption of permanent teeth is completed by the 6th or 7th month of the age in puppies and kittens. If any tooth is missing at this age, further evaluation is recommended.