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A Tale on a Horse’s Mouth

As with all animals the mouth starts it all. Dental health is a key factor to overall health of the horse. Horses have ‘continuously erupting teeth’ which means that they grow throughout their life, similar to rabbits. Dental exams should begin at an early age. Newborn foals should have an exam performed by a veterinarian […]

My Pet’s Breath Smells Bad

Did you know… If left untreated, a “simple” case of an unhealthy mouth can lead to many other diseases. Your pet’s immune system is constantly challenged by oral bacteria and is less able to fight other infections. Have you looked in your pet’s mouth lately? Give Mayfield Veterinary Clinic a call to discuss how our […]

Is Your Dog Predisposed to Dental Disease?

The top 10 dog breeds prone to dental disease: Toy Poodle Maltese Yorkshire Terrier Pomeranian Shetland Sheepdog Boston Terrier Standard Poddle Dachshund Shih Tazu Chihuahua There are many factors which predispose an animal to dental disease including: Breed Diet Malocclusion – over or under bite Missing or extra teeth Hard Toys Mouth Breathing (Panting) Looking […]

What is Dental Disease in Pets?

Plaque vs. Tartar in Pets