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AAHA Dental Care Guidelines

Your pet’s dental health is just as important to his or her overall health as your dental health is to your general health. Learn more about the major highlights of the AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.

Veterinarians Recommend Anesthesia for Dental Cleanings

Pets need professional dental exams and cleanings in order to avoid painful tooth decay and other, related health problems such as heart, lung, and kidney disease. Brushing your pet’s teeth is essential, but it isn’t enough. Although a basic oral examination can be done on patients that are awake, an anesthetic is required in order to provide a thorough dental cleaning.

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Cat has a heart murmur, should a dental be done on cat

Dentistry Standards

The AAHA Standards of Accreditation include more than 900 individual standards, including standards that address dentistry.

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He seems to swallow alot and gag and licks around his mouth and yawns. Sounds funny but i worry there is something wrong. His nose is warm and dry sometimes too.
What could it be?

Bad Breath

Why does your dogs breath smell so bad?

Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth

Learn how to introduce home dental care to your pet , as well as brushing techniques to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Three Minutes a Day Can Protect Your Pet

Did you know that spending three minutes brushing your pet’s teeth can improve his or her quality of life?

The Top 10 Cat Medical Conditions of 2009

What are the most common health issues our cats face each year, and how do we recognize and treat them? We list the top 10 reasons why cats visited a veterinarian in 2009 as reported by VPI, the nation’s largest pet insurer, and give you the lowdown on what to do in each case to help your cat get healthy again in The Top 10 Cat Medical Conditions.

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My dog just had her teeth cleaned and there were some extractions...this was 3 weeks ago. Since then she acts totally depressed, and now she pants more than ever. Also, the food she used to love

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My dog, Punky, is having serious issues with his mouth. He has had recent dentistry and our vet says that his problem is not his teeth. He has trouble eating, sometimes has thick, mucous-looking st

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Thank you for your help,, My 11 year old male siames cat, has lived with me for 2 years, he has bad breath and dandreff,, is it the food or his age or what? He dose like some thing most cats d

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Is it necessary to give all dogs fluids during a dental procedure? If so, is shaving the leg to put the catheter in also necesssary or can a vet just leave the hair and and give the fluids?

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Since dogs evolved from wolves, and wolves eat prey animals raw, is it safe to assume that dogs can have raw bones? It makes sense to me that cooked bones could be dangerous, due to splintering, but

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My dog is ten turning eleven in April. He is starting to loose a lot of his teeth, he is getting a little weaker, and starting to loose a little bit of hair on his body so he has a few bald spots. My

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I was wondering about getting my dog’s teeth clean. Is it necessary at this age? She has a lot of tarter and the gums are a little red, but there is nothing really wrong. If you do recommend getting

Gum and Tartar Disease

My cat won’t let me brush her teeth. Is it true that tartar and gum disease can cause other problems?

Teeth Cleaning and Anesthesia

Does my older pet need to be anesthetized for a teeth cleaning?

Medical Benefits of Grooming Your Cat

Paying regular attention to your cat’s grooming needs can keep him healthy.

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My spayed Papillon has swollen lymph nodes (at her jaw). She shows no symptoms. She eats and drinks well. She runs and plays. Should I be concerned?

Advancements in Veterinary Medicine

Pet owners increasingly demand the same degree of care for their pets as they expect for their family. Learn about how advancements in pet care demonstrate how veterinarians are helping these pets live longer and happier lives.

Clues to Detecting Fluffy and Fido’s Painful Secrets

Use these five clues from AAHA to help you understand your pet’s body language and if they may be hiding their pain.

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My dog Snickers, has an elevated Ph in his Urine. His vet wants to put him on Methio for the rest of his life or swith his foor to Science Diet c/d.

This was originally found when he went

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My dog has brown discharge and white pusy mucus coming from his nose, can you tell me what this is and how to treat it?

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My dog breath smells like he has expressed his anal gland in his mouth. We catch him liking his butt a lot and the smell is horrid when he is liking his butt, smells just like his breath. His breath

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lately he has been have very bad sneezing attacks can you give me some insight into this please?

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Max has always weighed between 13 and 14 pounds. He now weighs 9 pounds. His problem is eating. All of his back teeth are gone now and when he tries to eat hard food he throws it up. He has never

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My puppy was recently neutered and has to wear a collar/cone to protect his stitches. He hates the cone and while trying to get out of it, his mouth got stuck (his upper jaw was still inside the cone

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She has not lost her baby tooth and they are next to her permenant tooth. I was told they need to be extracted to avoid infection however Igot an estimate of 600 dollars for this. first, is it absolo

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Yesterday at 5am, our dog started barking in his crate (which he never does). We let him out and he very quickly ran to the grass and pushed to excrete stool (which was loose) and seemed to "scream"

New Year resolutions

This year, involve your beloved pet in your New Year resolutions. Your furry friend can supply the motivation and support and you can supply the leadership.

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Our cat, Regina, is losing weight. You can feel her back bone. She does not hear well now. If we open the door she doesn’t know we are there until she sees us. Loud noises do not startle her anymore

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Our dog all of a sudden began to avoid us, even going upstairs or into a closet to avoid us. She has always been tail wagging and happy to see us. She loves ball chasing but won’t participate. She

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She has a bad body odor. Could the dog food I feed her cause the odor. I feed her Purina One , Lamb & Rice & Beneful mixed. I wash her and it comes right back. Joe

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my dog c.j. is always licking, sometimes he just sits and licks the air.Is there something wrong or could it be just a nervous reaction.

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I have an elderly cat 16 yrs old , indoor. She hasn’t eaten in days, not sure what could be wrong. Last vet visit was 2 years ago and she had a clean bill of health. Litter box use is OK still but I

Grooming Your Pet

Take good care of your pet’s health by keeping a watchful eye on their hygiene and these grooming basics.

Dogs: Ever Wonder?

Ever wondered if dogs have super-power night vision? Ever wondered if dogs dream? Find out fun facts you always wondered about dogs!

Careers in the Veterinary Field

Did you know there are a lot of different jobs you can do when you grow up, that let you work with pets? A veterinarian is just one of the many jobs you can pick from! Others focus on business or office work, but every job is important to making pets’ lives better.

Chewing and Digging

Learn how reinforcing good behaviors can help your dog avoid unwanted chewing and digging.

Safeguard Your Pets’ Health with Wellness Exams

Because our pets age so much faster than we do, periodic wellness checks are one of the best ways you, as an owner, can help them have long and happy lives.

Felines in Focus: Upper Respiratory Infections

Felines in Focus: Upper Respiratory Infections Cats, especially kittens, often get upper respiratory infections. If your cat shows any signs of respiratory illness, such as sneezing, wheezing, goopy eyes or a runny nose (see box), make an appointment to have the cat evaluated right away. Depending on their cause, upper respiratory infections can quickly become serious, especially in kittens. In adult cats, untreated infections can lead to other (“secondary”) infections or damage delicate sinuses, resulting in chronic problems.