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Questions tagged [dental-care]

Of, or relating to, the ongoing oral health of pets.

Of, or relating to, the ongoing oral health of pets including such topics as appropriate foods, dental options, brushing, signs of decay or gum disease, etc.

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Is dry food better for pets’ teeth?

I had always heard that dry food was better for my dog and cat because it helps keep their teeth clean, I even remember TV commercials about dry treats that would clean the dog’s teeth. In the question Is there anything beyond preference that…
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Cat has bad tooth and won't eat but vet won't remove tooth if she isn't eating

My cat has a very bad rotten mouth with an abscess. We noticed about 5 days ago when she stopped eating, and so we took her to the vet twice. She got a shot of antibiotics and painkillers that we give her twice a day, and both visits she also got an…
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What bad breath solutions exist for dogs?

Specialized canine toothpaste is expensive. Can anyone recommend an alternative to brushing with toothpaste to cure a dog's bad breath?
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How do I retrain my 8 year-old Shih Tzu to tolerate tooth brushing?

My eight year-old, female Shih Tzu (Lucy) has always balked at getting her teeth brushed, and it has gotten to the point where she refuses - no matter what treats or approach I take. Any advice?
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Is it a bad sign if my cat has bad breath?

My cat has bad breath, e.g. when yawning. Is that normal or is it a sign that he might have dental or digestive issues? Apart from that I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary. His menu mainly consists of "Royal Canin Indoor" dry food and cat…
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My cat has lost his teeth and can't keep food in his mouth

My cat is a senior cat, and has lost most of his teeth. He really wants to eat, but the food just falls out, then he gets so frustrated that he just stops trying. I have to cook for this cat and give vitamin supplements all his life; he gets boiled…
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Where do puppy teeth go when they drop?

As a small human, losing a tooth was a bit of an adventure. While I kinda took it for granted, I realised, about 13 years down the road that I'd never actually seen my dog's teeth when they dropped (well, we did get given a bag of teeth when he had…
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Cat dental proceedure

I have an older cat with a "bad mouth". She has two fangs and no other real teeth. Her gums are somewhat inflamed (the vet showed me that when he opened her mouth). At the time he suggested removing tooth remnants that may be inflaming her…
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How effective are cat/dog dental water additives?

My mom swears by a water additive that claims to help with dental care (similar to Healthy Mouth, just a different brand). They're not something I know a lot about, but I do know that my cat has some issues with tartar in his mouth and the like. I…
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Accommodations for a dog that is missing teeth

I'm looking at adopting a dog. A shelter had removed most or all of the teeth from the dog's lower jaw (there may be a couple of teeth left). Some teeth may be missing from the upper jaw as well. What kinds of problems might this cause for the dog?…
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Why is my puppie's tooth gray?

I noticed that my puppy Angie (3 months) has a little gray tooth. I don't give her candies or sweet food, I just feed her milk powder and croquettes for puppies. Why does she have a gray tooth? Is that a cavity? Or is it normal? Finally I could get…
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Is my cat pulling its fur out due to a lack of teeth?

My cat has begun to pull his fur out while grooming. At first, I thought it might be an allergic reaction, as was indicated by a Google search, but I have since dismissed that theory. My cat is not overgrooming, he's just grooming normally (I also…
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At what age do kittens lose baby teeth?

A friend of mine has a kitten and thinks she found what may be a tooth by his food bowl. Do kittens have baby teeth that fall out like human baby teeth, and at what age does this happen?
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How costly are dental procedures on dogs?

We are planning to adopt a couple of older dogs, and are concerned that they may have dental problems. I am wondering, what types of dental procedures are generally done on dogs, and are they generally very costly (e.g. like they are for humans)? I…
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Cat fang poking hole in lip

I have a 1.5 year old Maine Coon cat. One of the cat's upper fangs appears to be poking a hole in its lower lip. Only the right side lip has a hole in it; the left side has a small bump instead of a hole. I pulled the lower lip away from the fang…
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