Effective management of feline oral health requires a dual approach: rigorous home hygiene and professional veterinary ...

Pure μ-opioids (methadone, morphine, hydromorphone) provide profound analgesia and are preferred for extensive dental procedures. Partial agonists (buprenorphine) are suitable for moderate pain.

Depending on your dog’s age, the cost of a cleaning could run between $400 and $1,000. This includes the cleaning, bloodwork, ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten ...

Non-anesthetic dentals have become increasingly popular in the field of veterinary dentistry as a safer and more natural alternative to traditional dental cleanings for pets. While non-anesthetic ...

Scherer noted that while routine home care is one of the best ways to take care of pets’ oral health, “there may come a time when your veterinarian recommends more advanced treatment. That’s where we ...

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Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth has fallen out. Because of his age, I don’t want him anesthetized for dental treatment, so the vet ...

Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth has fallen out. Because of his age, I don't want him anesthetized for dental treatment, so the vet ...