Dental Care
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Broken Teeth Break Our Hearts
Apr 30 2022
Our pet of the month for April is Clover! Clover is a Goldendoodle that loves dressing up, treats and chewies. Unfortunately, one of these caused her veterinarian to recommend surgery.…
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BABY CANINE TEETH – What Happens When They Stay Too Long, or Point in the Wrong Direction?
Jan 30 2022
Tooth development in dogs and cats is similar to that in people. The baby, or deciduous teeth, come in first, and the adult tooth then develops below the gum. If…
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Disappearing Teeth – do you know about resorptive lesions in cats?
Aug 22 2021
For August, our Pets of the Month are Luna and Mia! These two sweet kitties are sisters and share many things, including a dental condition called tooth resorption. Tooth resorption…
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What Every Veterinarian Wishes You Knew – Tips for Pet Owners
Aug 01 2021
During the pandemic, there has been an upsurge in people becoming pet owners. That is fantastic and we completely understand your desire to share your life and home with a…
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What to do When Your Puppy Breaks a Tooth
Jul 01 2021
The stars of Pet of the Month for June are Rolo and Loki. These two rambunctious chocolate Labrador puppies were born in March 5 days apart, and as puppies do, they…
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Dental Care IS Life Saving
Feb 16 2021
February is Dental Health Month and our pet of the month is a very special dog named Riley! By 3 years of age 80% of cats and dogs have periodontal…
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How a Healthy Mouth Can Change Your Pet’s Life
Sep 27 2020
Most all of you pet owners know that taking care of your pet’s teeth can make a difference. Just like in people, a healthy mouth requires regular home care, and…
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What Happens When Baby Teeth Go Astray?
May 30 2020
Max is a sweet, loving Goldendoodle puppy. He was brought to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital for his puppy vaccines and first checkup. During his oral exam it was found that…
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Elvis: The Case of the Missing Teeth
Jan 22 2020
Puppies’ adult teeth start erupting at 3 months of age and are completely erupted by 6 months. Occasionally, this process can go wrong. This is why, it is extremely important…
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Dental Care Starts at an Early Age
Nov 06 2019
Lili is a sweet Havanese mix puppy who came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital soon after her family adopted her at 10 months old. She had received minimal veterinary care…