Easter, as with many holidays, is a time for joy, celebration, and gathering with loved ones. However, it's important to ensure the safety of our pets during this festive season. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe and happy during Easter gatherings: 1. Candy & Treats: While chocolate eggs and sweets are a delight for us, they can be toxic to our pets. Keep these goodies out of reach to prevent any accidental ingestion by your furry companions. 2. Decorations: From plastic grass to small trinkets, Easter decorations can pose a choking hazard to curious pets. Make sure t ..read more

Spring is in the air, and that means it's time to start spending more time outdoors. And for those of us that enjoy gardening, planting some beautiful flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables in our gardens. But before we grab our gardening gloves and start digging, it's important to consider the safety of our beloved pets. Many varieties can be toxic to our dogs if ingested, so it's crucial we take precautions to keep our furry family members safe while still enjoying a colorful and vibrant yard and garden. In the first of a multi-part series, we will cover some of the varieties from each cate ..read more

We know that some of our dogs LOVE TO CHEW! And while we may not receive the best advice from some retailers, vendors or even veterinarians about the dangers some of these products can cause, the Pet Tooth Fairy Team wants to share our knowledge and experience with you! We see many, MANY patients in our clinic with demonstrated wear or even fractures caused by the toys, treats, bones or other found objects that find their way into our pup’s mouths. In the first of a multi-part series, we will cover some of the examples from each category that are safe, as well as those to avoid. NOT to Chew ..read more

Four out of five dogs have dental disease by the time they are three years old. Dental disease starts as reversible inflammation of the gums as bacteria start to multiply under the gumline. You might notice some redness and/or swelling at the gumline along with a little bleeding when brushing, eating or chewing on toys. Left untreated, it doesn’t take long for bacteria to invade the underlying tissues that hold the teeth in place. The inflammatory process that results erodes the bone, an irreversible condition that leads to pain, infection, tooth loss and markedly bad breath. Additionally, adv ..read more

After the age of three, most dogs and cats manifest some form of dental disease. This can be prevented by regular professional non anesthetic pet teeth cleaning and at home care. Some options for pet parents to use with their pets include brushing the teeth, applying pet dental gels or sprays, dental chews, dental treats, and Magic Dental Powder. The Magic Dental Powder is an easy method of preventing plague build up. It’s a supplement you can add to your pet’s food. What’s Inside Magic Dental Powder? Ascophyllum Nodosum Commonly known as Brown Seaweed, Ascophyllum Nodosum has been shown to si ..read more

According to the America Veterinary Dental Society, periodontal disease is the number one pet health problem, affecting nearly 80% of dogs and cats by age three. It is a very painful disease that can lead to serious illness. Sadly, most pet owners are unaware that their pet is suffering until there are obvious signs of discomfort from advanced forms of periodontitis. All of this can be easily prevented just by routinely brushing their teeth! To some, this is a foreign concept, since most people weren’t brought up in the habit of brushing their pets’ teeth. Many people have never even looked in ..read more