06/26/2026
This is a tooth. A very tiny tooth. We extracted it yesterday from a catās mouth. How can something SO SMALL cause such BIG health issues? As you can probably tell, one of this toothās roots was rotting. Compromised tooth roots become a highway for bacteria to enter an animalās bloodstream. That bacteria can settle on the heart valves, or in other internal organs, and cause a whole lot of damage. One of the best ways we can find these problematic and painful teeth is by anesthetizing our patients for full oral exams and dental cleaning. Some pets need this procedure once a year! If you would like us to help protect your petās dental health, please let us know!