Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common dental problems in cats - what to know
By Mills, A W·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1992·Lexington Hospital For Cats·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Oral-dental disease in cats. A feline practitioner's perspective.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This study looks at how important dental care is for cats in regular veterinary practices. It explains how veterinarians can educate pet owners about dental health, what to check before anesthesia for dental procedures, and how to follow up with patients after treatment. The paper also talks about common dental issues that cats face. Overall, it emphasizes the need for good dental care in keeping cats healthy.
Abstract
The impact and relevance of dentistry in a general feline practice is detailed. Hospital policy and protocol are described for client education, preanesthetic evaluation, dental procedures, and recall programs. A discussion of commonly observed feline dental problems is included.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1455574/