Researchers at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute have developed a new AI risk assessment model which may in the future help veterinary teams better predict canine periodontal disease.

Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, the model is a "hybrid…

A survey of qualified veterinary nurses conducted by vetnurse.co.uk on behalf of Molar Ltd, makers of PlaqueOff Animal, has found a significant number of veterinary practices are not routinely offering dental checks and advice to their clients.

According…

A quick poll carried out by Michael Woodhouse amongst the members of VetSurgeon suggests that the majority of UK veterinary surgeons do not brush their own dog's teeth.

98 members took part in the survey, as follows:

• 6.1% said they brush their…

A survey carried out by Fish4Dogs has found that a 'staggering' 43% of dog owners do not brush their dog's teeth.

As part of the research, 800 people from across the UK were quizzed about their attitude to their pet's dental care in the lead…

The Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition has announced new research - published in BMC Vet Research¹ - which examined the progression of periodontal disease in miniature schnauzers and found that without effective and frequent oral care, dental disease…

Researchers from the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition have published two studies which reveal, for the first time, the most common bacterial species associated with gum disease in cats.

Working with veterinary dentists and the Harvard affiliated Forsyth…

A new survey of 2000 dog owners - carried out by One Poll on behalf of pet supplement company, Pettura - has found that 53% have never cleaned their dogs' teeth, despite 88% recognising that oral hygiene is important to their dog's health. 

According…

Only a tiny percentage of veterinary practices would meet the most basic hygiene standards required of dental practices for people, according to the initial results of a soon-to-be published study conducted by European & RCVS Specialist in Veterinary…

A new study conducted by Mars Petcare and published in The Veterinary Journal has shown that smaller breeds of dogs, such as Dachshunds and Toy Poodles, are generally more predisposed to periodontal disease than larger breeds, such as German Shepherds…

VisioCare is calling on veterinary nurses and puppy owners to take part in its Puppy Tooth Census, a dental health initiative that aims to quantify the changing prevalence of dental conditions.

The company says the results of the survey of puppy dental…

Veterinary digital services company, VisioCare, has released the preliminary results of some research which appears to show that poodle cross puppies are at greater risk of dental problems 

The company says that of the 249 responses to its Puppy Tooth Census…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has published research which sheds light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK.

RVC researchers say that the VetCompass study is the large…

A new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, has found that the risk of gingivitis increases in cats fed a wet food diet, cats with orange coats, cats that don’t hunt prey, and cats reported to dribble whilst being stroked at age six…

A study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems¹.

According to the RVC, recent studies estimate…