Happy National Pet Dental Health Month! Our team at East Valley Animal Hospital is here to celebrate with you and your dog. And the best way to do that is to teach you how to maintain his oral health. Chances are, your dog likes chew toys. Did you know the types of...
You’ve probably noticed that your dog’s breath isn’t exactly minty fresh. It’s normal for a dog’s breath to have a slight odor. But when your dog’s breath is excessively foul, especially long-term, something is likely wrong. February is National Pet Dental Health...
Our canine companions bring joy and happiness into our lives, and it’s our duty to ensure their well-being. The last thing we want is for our dogs to suffer. But one aspect of a dog’s health that often goes overlooked is their oral health. Dental issues...
Fractured or broken teeth in dogs can be a common occurrence. Most often they happen from chewing on hard objects like bones or unsafe chew toys. Whether it’s a small chip or a more severe fracture, your dog is likely in pain. Unfortunately, dogs are very good at...
Dental disease affects 87 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over the age of three. Because our companion animals are very good at hiding their pain, dental disease can often go undetected and undiagnosed for years. Not only do our pets suffer in silence, but the...
Why Do Dogs Love to Chew? Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs. Their mouths are a primary way they interact with the world they live in, and chewing allows them to explore. Puppies tend to chew quite a bit more than adult dogs to relieve the pain of teething. And...
