#animal dental care

[bewellanimalhospital]

In this informative video, we break down everything you need to know about animal health certificates. Learn about the importance of these certificates for travel, adoption, and veterinary care. We cover the necessary documentation, the process of obtaining a health certificate, and how to ensure your pet meets all the health requirements.

[jstor]

Step back into the 1950s with this vintage gem from the American Dental Association, from the Wellcome Collection available on JSTOR. This clip from a series of 1-minute TV announcements reminds us that maintaining a healthy smile is timeless. The animated PSA playfully suggests that if you take care of your teeth as you age, "you'll think you're another Peter Pan." 🦷 ✨ Explore how dental health advice was shared with audiences over 60 years ago and reflect on how much—or how little—has changed in our approach to oral hygiene in the full video on JSTOR.

[feelinsmall]

Hey y’all! I never really post personal on here but I’m trying to fundraise for one of my outdoor feral cats I feed. She has an abscess and rotten teeth. Cat dental care is super expensive and on top of that I have to trap her myself too. Please share or donate if possible. Her name is Moo.

https://gofund.me/5f3fbcbb

[hippieprincesswitch]

This is a very hard post for me to make, my sweet prince momo has an infection that has already spread to his jaw bone. We are currently working with a specialist who is very respected and sought after in the exotic pets emergency field. We had the abscess in his mouth removed last night and his surgery is going to be the first week of January. I know the holiday season is a hard time for everyone but anything at all would greatly help.

[pr1ncessk1tty]

[practically-an-x-man]

Loki's home and has had his first doses of the medications. Got a chart made to keep track of future doses, should be able to do most of those myself but I've had to enlist my parents for the two times I'll be at work when he needs his meds. Should be able to manage this okay and hopefully he will start improving with these meds

All the vets were in agreement that Loki was the best-behaved hedgehog they've ever seen, they said that normally they have to put hedgehogs in water to convince them to uncurl enough to do an exam but Loki allowed them to examine him without too much protest, and that he cooperated really well with being syringe-fed when they gave him some of that nutrition supplement. He's a very popular boy!

One of the nurses also made the comment of "not everyone can handle exotics, but you can handle exotics. He's clearly really well-socialized and you've obviously done your research" which was really nice to hear especially with all the stress and anxiety about his health lately. Even when I do the best I can and even when it's something outside my control, I still worry that I'm making the wrong choices or am an unfit pet owner when things like this happen, so it was good to have that reassurance

[lolabean1998]

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[defenders-of-dreams]

[kariachi]

Okay, how about some dental stuff for some species?

Lenopan

Have no teeth, moving on

Erinaens

Possess 44 teeth as adults, but only 28 when they're tiny, which begin to grow in at about 6 months (Earth time) and are typically done by about a year old

Dental Formula: I 4/4 C 1/1 P 3/3 M 3/3

Babies/toddlers are missing their central pairs of incisors and two back-most sets of molars, as well as canines- the current theory is this helps prevent injury while nursing and slightly lowers choking risk by keeping food further forward in the mouth

They start losing their baby teeth at about 4, a little after the quills begin to grow in. Normally you can tell when a kitten is going to start losing teeth by checking for canine growth, these will grow in before the first baby teeth are lost

In regions where luat trees grow young twigs are harvested and stored in pots of saltwater sealed with resin, to be eaten over the rest of the year to clean the teeth and freshen the breath

In regions where the luat tree doesn't grow the most common method of tooth cleaning is the chewing of bundles of softened bark strips. The juices of various plants are mixed with salt water and it's in this the bundles are stored. A benefit this has over luat twigs in that the bark is inedible, and while it will wear down over time you still get more use out of a single bundle than you do a single twig

Another benefit is that normally at least one of the plants used will have antiseptic properties, helpful with any gum, tongue, or palate injuries

Necromancy is also helpful with this, and a necromancer good with bonework will probably also be able to handle any general dental problems

Still, you're never going to get perfection, doubly so when you lean heavily into frugivore, and especially in Erinaens that live a particularly long time you're likely to lose some teeth. Though it's rare for an Erinaen to lose all them

Dentures and replacement teeth among Erinaens are typically crystal (let them be, they have a lot of it) though wood and bone aren't unheard of

Perison

Possess 30 teeth as adults and 20 as small children, which begin growing in at about a year of age (Earth time) and are typically completely grown by 3 years

Dental Formula: I 1/2 C 0/0 P 3/3 M 3/3

Babies/toddlers are missing their second pair of incisors (present only on the bottom jaw) and back two pairs of molars

Baby teeth typically begin falling at at around 6 years and adult teeth are all in place by 12

Adults' second pairs of incisors grow forward and to the side. In ancient Perison ancestors these formed small, straight tusks used for display and combat, but in modern Perison they grow much more slowly and for most of one's life are noticeable only due to the pushing out of the near portions of the bottom lip to accommodate them. As one grows older, however, uneven wear compared to the rest of the teeth means that without dedicating wearing and grinding tusks become more prominent and can grow up to 2 inches long

All Perison teeth growth throughout their lives in a way similar to horses, to make up for constant wear due to their diet of primarily rough plant matter. These teeth are smaller and grow slower than they were in the past, before cooking became a common occurrence, but care must still be taken to ensure even and consistent wear

This is one of the reasons to chew bone- to encourage tooth wear when eating primarily comparably soft cooked foods

When properly maintained a Perison's teeth will reach the point of uselessness somewhere in their early 70s

For the most part dental hygiene looks like ours, though you won't find floss. Bristles came into play with the advent of plastic (previously you would scrub your teeth with a fabric pad on a handle) but plastics have long fallen out of favor on the planet and as a result one of the most common goods imported from other planets is stiff animal hairs that can be trimmed down into proper bristles- it's expensive, but still less so than setting up whole farms of animals they otherwise aren't going to be able to make use of

Still, the poorest herds and households have mostly gone back to the good old scrubbing pad

There's also a bit of a difference with mouthwashes, which are normally a combination of alcohol and salt which as you can guess isn't the most pleasant thing

Dentures and replacement teeth are normally made out of porcelain anymore, though quality varies. Acrylics and resins are, again, no longer popular. Metals are also sometimes seen, but most prefer for their dentures to look as similar to natural teeth as possible.

The exception is the tusks, which are more often done in metal and, when done in porcelain, are generally done in bold colors or with patterns

Osmosians

Possess 36 teeth and don't deal with that 'baby teeth' situation- the progression from 'grub' to 'chick' comes with a free full set of teeth

Dental Formula: I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/3 M 2/2

Osmosians regrow their teeth regularly, from their few molars to those nearly 3 inch canines. If you take a tooth out of an Osmosian's head, unless they regrew it in the last month or so you can expect a replacement to come in within the week, and even if they did you can expect a new one in the next month or so

They shed their teeth about once every 2.5 years Earth time, not all at once of course but over the course of the hotter months

This can actually be annoying for Osmosians living off the homeworld, as locations where temperatures in the low hundreds are maintained more often can lead to more tooth shedding, while locations that don't reach those temperatures for sustained periods may not trigger tooth shedding at all

While losing the teeth isn't painful, like any tooth eruption having the new ones grow in can be more than a little aggravating

As a result of this Osmosian dental hygiene is... Lacking. As you would expect from fuckers who just toss their teeth every summer and grow new ones essentially on demand, you don't get big into to taking care of them

It doesn't hurt that the Osmosian diet generally doesn't contain a lot of sugars, so there's less damage being done for the relatively short time they have any particular tooth

They have toothpicks, typically made of copper or silver, but on a day to day basis that's the best you're getting. If plaque build-up gets particularly bad an individual may scrub their teeth down with a piece of hide, but that's not a daily matter.

Pretty much every territory has their preferred plants which are cultivated or gathered purely for the sake of freshening breath, by either chewing or drinking as a tea, and there's heavy trade regarding these particular goods

Tetramand

Possess 36 teeth as adults and 20 when tiny, which typically begin erupting at about 6 months (Earth time) and are all in place by 2 years

Dental Formula: I 2/2 C 2/1 P 2/3 M 3/3

Babies/toddlers are missing their back premolars, back molars, and back pair of upper canines

Baby teeth start falling out at around 8 years and adult teeth have normally all erupted by 14, with the upper canines typically falling out and being replaced last

The canines of Tetramand are notably large in comparison to other teeth- ranging from 1 to 3 inches- with the foremost upper canine being larger still- ranging from 3 to 5 inches. As is to be expected, tooth size correlates to the size of the individual

Tetramand dental hygiene is relatively similar to humans, tooth brushes, toothpaste, toothpicks, you know the deal

Tetramand toothbrushes are generally made of metal or stone, and utilize natural bristles off of a native domestic critter. If you have been a native Khoros critter you will understand what I mean when I say these things don't wear out.

'Change your toothbrush every 3 months' my ass, change your toothbrush every 3 years more like, and that's a low estimate

The fourth most commonly cultivated crop serves a dual purpose here- the fruit is tasty and edible, while the skin of said fruit can be dried and chewed to freshen breath

Tooth loss is more common that you would expect from a planet that actually has good healthcare and access, but then these are Tetramand, most people lose at least one tooth through combat. If you're lucky it'll be when you're little

Dentures and replacement teeth among Tetramand vary by culture- in some locations you'll be given actual teeth- normally from animals, sometimes from dead relatives, while in others you'll get metal. Please try not to eat hot foods if you are in the latter group.

[obaewankenope]

My nephews cat has a tick about his eye. I get to play nurse to another sick/injured cat. That's 4 in as many days jfc.

Gonna have to wait tho for tick remover to arrive ugh. Thankfully, it's not a big tic and very recent in terms of when the kitteh got it.

[bewellanimalhospital]

In this podcast, we explore everything you need to know about Animal Health Certificates—what they are, why they're important for pet travel, and how to ensure your pet meets all the necessary health requirements.

[acountrypractice]

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[afarewelltokings]

"functioning adults don't exclusively watch cartoons for television" wrong. my father, who was born in 1964 and has been a practicing dentist as of 30 years this year, still exclusively watches cartoons for television to this day. he's also the normal parent out of the two.

[tricountyanimal]

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Brushing Your Dog's Teeth

Keeping your dog's teeth clean is crucial for their overall health. While brushing your dog's teeth might seem straightforward, there are some common mistakes that many pet owners make. These mistakes can lead to ineffective cleaning or even harm your dog's oral health. In this article, we'll explore these common mistakes and how to avoid them to ensure your dog's teeth stay healthy and strong. For more personalized advice, consider visiting Tri-County Animal Hospital.

Mistakes to Avoid When Brushing Your Dog's Teeth

1. Using Human Toothpaste

One of the most common mistakes is using human toothpaste to brush your dog's teeth. Human toothpaste contains ingredients that can be harmful to dogs if ingested. Always use toothpaste specifically designed for dogs, which is safe and often flavored to appeal to your pet.

2. Not Starting Early

Many pet owners wait until their dog is older to start brushing their teeth. It's best to start when your dog is a puppy, as this helps them get used to the process early on. If you have an older dog, it's never too late to start, but it may take more patience and training.

3. Inconsistent Brushing Routine

Consistency is key when it comes to brushing your dog's teeth. Infrequent brushing won't effectively remove plaque and tartar buildup. Aim to brush your dog's teeth at least two to three times a week, if not daily.

4. Brushing Too Hard

Brushing too hard can damage your dog's gums and teeth. Use gentle, circular motions and be mindful of your pressure. Your goal is to clean the teeth without causing any discomfort or harm.

5. Ignoring Dental Checkups

While brushing your dog's teeth at home is essential, it doesn't replace professional dental checkups. Regular visits to the vet, such as those offered by Tri-County Animal Hospital, are crucial for maintaining your dog's oral health. Professional cleanings can address issues that at-home brushing cannot.

6. Using the Wrong Brush

Using a toothbrush designed for humans or a brush that's too large can be uncomfortable for your dog. Use a toothbrush specifically made for dogs, which typically has softer bristles and is designed to fit comfortably in your dog's mouth.

7. Skipping Areas

It's easy to miss certain areas when brushing your dog's teeth, especially the back teeth. Make sure to brush all surfaces of your dog's teeth, including the front, back, and sides, to ensure a thorough cleaning.

8. Not Being Patient

Brushing your dog's teeth can be a challenging task, especially if your dog is not used to it. Patience is essential. Take your time, and if your dog is resistant, try to make the experience as positive as possible by using treats and praise.

9. Using the Same Brush for Too Long

Just like with human toothbrushes, dog toothbrushes need to be replaced regularly. Over time, the bristles can wear out and become less effective. Replace your dog's toothbrush every three months or sooner if it shows signs of wear.

10. Neglecting Other Dental Care Methods

While brushing is important, it's not the only way to care for your dog's teeth. Dental chews, toys, and a diet designed to promote dental health can also help keep your dog's teeth clean. Consult with your vet, like those at Tri-County Animal Hospital, for recommendations on the best products for your dog.

11. Not Using Treats or Rewards

Many dogs are not immediately fond of having their teeth brushed. Using treats or rewards can help make the experience more enjoyable for your dog. Positive reinforcement can go a long way in creating a positive association with tooth brushing.

12. Not Monitoring for Signs of Dental Issues

Even with regular brushing, it's important to monitor your dog's mouth for signs of dental issues, such as bad breath, red or swollen gums, and loose or broken teeth. If you notice any of these signs, schedule a visit with your vet right away.

13. Overlooking Professional Help

If you're struggling with brushing your dog's teeth, don't hesitate to seek professional help. Many vets, including those at Tri-County Animal Hospital, offer dog teeth cleaning services that can ensure your dog's teeth are thoroughly cleaned and healthy.

14. Assuming Dry Food is Enough

While dry food can help reduce tartar buildup, it's not a substitute for brushing. Some pet owners assume that feeding their dog dry food is enough to keep their teeth clean, but brushing is still necessary for optimal dental health.

15. Forgetting to Clean the Tongue

Just like with humans, a dog's tongue can harbor bacteria. While brushing your dog's teeth, take a moment to gently brush their tongue as well. This can help reduce bad breath and improve overall oral hygiene.

Conclusion

Brushing your dog's teeth is an essential part of their overall health care routine. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can ensure that your dog's teeth remain healthy and clean. Remember to use the right tools, be consistent, and seek professional help when needed. With patience and care, you can make tooth brushing a positive experience for both you and your dog. For additional support and services, visit Tri-County Animal Hospital.

[petsvilleanimalhospital]

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