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Our Veterinary Blog

Stay informed, inspired, and empowered with tips, insights, and updates from the experts at Veterinary Dental Services. From pet oral health advice to the latest in veterinary dentistry, our blog is your go-to resource for keeping your cat or dog’s smile healthy and bright.

Cat Teeth Cleanings in Boxborough, MA: Are They Needed?

Have you ever thought about having your cat’s teeth cleaned? Although you may not realize it, this is an important step in the health of many cats. Of course, cat dental cleaning was not heard of very often in past...
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Is a Dog’s Mouth Cleaner Than a Human’s Mouth?

I think we’ve probably all cringed as we’ve watched a friend or someone we know share their food or a drink with their dog out of the same bowl or glass their using and then exclaim, “Don’t worry! My dog’s...
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Learn How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth at Home

Good oral health is a critical piece of the overall health of your dog. Bad oral hygiene leads to the build up of plaque and tartar on the gums and teeth causing periodontal disease. While periodontal disease can cause tooth...
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The Truth About Tartar on Your Dog’s Teeth

You are likely familiar with tartar, the dark buildup on dog’s teeth that discolors and damages them. It is what onsets many oral health issues for your pup and causes that atrocious dog breath that no one likes. Starting off...
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7 Hacks to Help with Brushing

1. Take it slow Cats and dogs can be anxious and fearful of new things, especially when it involves you handling an area of their body they are not used to you handling. More notably they may be more uncertain...
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Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth

Yes, you read the title right, this is about brushing cat teeth, and yes you need to brush their teeth every day because they form periodontal disease just like we do. And no, cat breath is not normal. I know...
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