Guide
Teeth and beak: the pain you cannot see
The species changes the plan.
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Teeth and gums should be checked every year.
Ask for a yearly oral exam.
guide AVMA dental
Where: Ask at the clinic.
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By three years, most dogs and cats have some periodontal disease.
Do not wait until it “shows.”
guide AAHA dental 2019
Where: Ask at the clinic.
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Brushing is the gold standard. Veterinary toothpaste, not human.
Brush today.
guide AVMA brochure · VOHC
Where: Ask at the clinic.
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Without anesthesia you cannot clean or inspect under the gum.
Ask for professional cleaning under anesthesia.
guide AVMA policy · AAHA
Where: Ask at the clinic.
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Rabbit teeth grow for life; hay wears them.
Give hay at all times.
reviewed fact Merck rabbit · guide · AVA
Where: Ask at the clinic.
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GI stasis is an emergency when fiber is low or teeth are wrong.
If it eats less or makes fewer droppings, call today.
reviewed fact Merck GI · guide · AEMV
Where: Ask at the clinic.
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AAV: formulated diet, exercise, toys, foraging. No solid brushing parallel for parrots.
Care for the beak with diet and enrichment.
guide AAV basic care
Where: Ask at the clinic.
Raw bones are not dental care. WSAVA documents fractures and obstruction. guide · WSAVA raw