Double Coated Dogs– To Groom or not to Groom?
When we see our furry friends scorching in the sun, our first instinct is to do whatever it takes to make them more comfortable. A cool bowl of water, a nice patch of shade, bringing them to sit in front of the A/C, or maybe even a haircut. We know how uncomfortable the heat is–imagine […]
Diet vs. Dental Health
The idea of doggy dental care is relatively new to the scene of pet ownership. Many people can still recall dogs they had in their youth and think, ‘my old dog never needed his teeth brushed, or dental cleaning, or any of these supplements and stuff!’ Certainly when we consider the domesticated dogs’ closest cousin, […]
How to ‘Chews’ a Dental Chew
It’s not easy to keep your pet’s teeth clean all the time. Many pet owners, especially ones who have smaller dogs, struggle with their pet’s dental issues — despite dental supplements, brushing, and regular cleaning. However, a lot of large breed dogs don’t have the same kinds of issues! We see large dogs every day […]
Pet dental care: 8 tips for healthy teeth
Keeping your pet’s teeth and gums clean is a big player in their overall health, yet it is often overlooked in many owners’ care regime. Here are eight helpful tips to keep your pet looking and feeling their best. Brush those teeth! Tooth brushing is a big one when it comes to keeping your pet’s […]
CBD: Myth or Miracle?
Holistic medicine has always been a point of controversy, in both the human and animal fields. It’s hard to believe that things as simple as plant compounds can cure or bring relief to a huge number of medical issues and diseases experienced by humans and their companions–and yet there is a plethora of evidence supporting […]
Is Your Dog Prone to Tartar? Try Proden PlaqueOff!
Here at K9 Gentle Dental, we always tell you to brush your dog’s teeth every day! However, as pet parents ourselves, we also understand that this is much easier said than done…especially if you have a particularly sensitive animal, or a rescue with an unknown past! We often get asked by pet parents, ‘How do […]
What Do You Want to See in Our Blogs?
We’ve added a creative member to our team! Matthew Staton will be adding blog posts to our website regularly about dental products found at your local pet store, grooming tools we use on our pets, interviews, what our hosts have to say, and more. We’ll be looking at the best chews for dogs, omega oils, […]
When Do We Refer You to Your Vet?
We refer our clients to veterinarians when their dog’s dental care requires more extensive work. We’re happy to have you in to look at your dog’s teeth ourselves, but we thought we could save you some time and the trip by showing you some examples of teeth that we would refer to a veterinarian first. […]
Your dog needs teeth extractions. Now what?
Teeth extractions can sound scary. Especially if your dog needs several teeth removed. Our goal is to provide the best possible care for our clients, and sometimes that means referring them to their veterinarian to have procedures like teeth extractions performed. In these situations, we are often asked questions like, “How will it affect them? […]
Interview with Dr. Martinez from Little Paws Animal Clinic
Owner of K9 Gentle Dental, Robin Canuel, recently sat down with one of our host clinic vets, Dr. Martinez of Little Paws Animal Clinic to discuss pet dental health. Your vet clinic is a holistic clinic, not just conventional, what are the benefits of providing holistic care? Dr. Martinez: The public is requesting it. Society is getting […]