Blog: dental season

Dental Health Season at Bolton's North Hill Animal Hospital

Happy New Year! At North Hill, we are excited to get underway with 2015 as we have lots of fun and educational things planned for the upcoming year. To kick off the New Year we are starting with our Dental Health Focus, from beginning of February until the end of...

How to Brush your Dogs Teeth By Bonnie Kemp, H.Bsc

Tools: A toothbrush or finger brush Pet friendly toothpaste Patience! Steps: 1 . Before using any of the above mentioned tools, get your dog used to you touching their face, opening their mouths, lifting their lips, and maneuvering their heads. 2. After they are comfortable with this, it is important...

Do I Need To Brush My Cat's Teeth? by Bonnie Tatton, VT

Cats like us require dental care and daily brushing. The best age to start your cat on a brushing routine is when they are still kittens, however with a little determination and patience we can start brushing teeth at any age. Do I Need A Special Toothpaste? You have to...