Luna Learnings

Articles from Luna's vets on keeping your dog or cat's teeth healthy.

• Dog Dental Disease: Symptoms, Stages and Treatment (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Learn how to recognise dental disease in dogs, including tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease, bad breath and painful teeth, and when veterinary dental treatment is needed.
• Cat Dental Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Learn the signs of dental disease in cats, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth resorption and stomatitis, and when your cat needs veterinary dental treatment.
• Periodontal Disease in Dogs: Signs, Stages and Treatment (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Periodontal disease is the most common health problem in UK dogs. Learn the signs, the four stages, how it's diagnosed with dental X-rays, and how it's treated.
• Periodontal Disease in Cats: Signs, Stages and Treatment (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Periodontal disease is the most common health problem in UK cats. Learn the signs, the four stages, how it's diagnosed with dental X-rays, and how it's treated.
• Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath? (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Bad breath in dogs is usually a sign of dental disease. Learn the common causes, the warning signs to look for, and when your dog needs to see a vet.
• Why Does My Cat Have Bad Breath? (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Bad breath in cats is usually a sign of dental disease, such as gum disease, tooth resorption or stomatitis. Learn the causes, warning signs and when to see a vet.
• Tartar in Dogs: Causes, Treatment and Prevention (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Tartar on your dog's teeth is a sign of plaque build-up and gum disease. Learn what causes tartar, why it needs professional removal, and how to prevent it.
• Tartar in Cats: Causes, Treatment and Prevention (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Tartar on your cat's teeth is a sign of plaque build-up and gum disease. Learn what causes tartar in cats, why it needs professional removal, and how to prevent it.
• Does My Dog Need a Dental? (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Not sure if your dog needs a dental? Learn the signs to look for, what happens during a dog dental procedure, how safe anaesthesia is, and when to book a check.
• Does My Cat Need a Dental? (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Not sure if your cat needs a dental? Learn the signs to look for, what happens during a cat dental procedure, how safe anaesthesia is, and when to book a check.
• Professional Dental Cleaning for Dogs and Cats (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): What happens during a professional dental cleaning for your dog or cat? A step-by-step guide to scaling, polishing, dental X-rays, anaesthesia and aftercare.
• Is it normal for my dog to have brown teeth? (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): In a word, no. Brown means tartar — and tartar means the start of dental disease.
• Does your pet’s breed affect their dental health?: From Toy Poodles to Irish Wolfhounds, some breeds are simply more prone to dental trouble.
• Fetch smarter: choosing the right toys for your dog: Not all balls are as harmless as they seem — that fuzzy tennis ball is sandpaper for teeth.
• Uncovering hidden dental disease: why dental X-rays for cats are so important (Rene Burke): Around two thirds of a cat’s tooth lies below the gum — a look alone can’t tell you it’s healthy.
• Why brush your pet’s teeth (and how to do it well)? (Dr Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS): Most of the benefit is mechanical: the brush, the angle and the daily habit matter more than the paste.