Uroretrohydropropulsion. Now, that’s a mouthful, even for someone who works with medical terms every day. Let’s break it down. “Uro” refers to the urinary tract. “Retro” refers to something going backward. “Hydro” means water or another liquid will be used…
Dental cleaning and dental prophylaxis (prophy) mean the same thing. Both terms describe the process of preventive care for the mouth, teeth and gums that includes detailed examination, scaling (removal of plaque and calculus) and polishing. In veterinary practice, the…
Toothbrushing for dogs and cats is definitely needed for every individual. Just as in people, it’s a process best begun early in life. We brush our pets’ teeth for the same reason we brush our own. Every moment of every…
When we first met Richie he had one tooth that we knew was bad and several that were covered in calculus. “Covered in calculus” turned out to be a key phrase because there was gum disease and tooth damage we…
Urinary bladder stones in dogs and cats can present substantial challenges to a veterinarian. The most common problem occurs when we see a patient with recurrent urinary tract infections that seem to clear up, then relapse. Further investigation often uncovers…
Toothbrushing for dogs. And cats! “WHAT?!” you might respond. Brushing of teeth. It’s not just for people any more. Dogs and cats get calculus buildup on their teeth for the same reason people do. Our mouths, and our pets’ mouths…
