dentistry
The ‘Tooth’ Of The Matter: Why Pet Dental Care Is So Important
Dental issues are extremely common in pets, and they often cause significant pain. However, most pets show few to no outward signs, and their discomfort can go unnoticed even as it affects their quality of life. Fortunately, most dental problems can be avoided. Regular, at-home preventative care paired with routine veterinary checkups is key to […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Restore Persian Cat’s Ability To Eat
Luna Roy, a Persian cat with a lively and curious spirit, faced seemingly insurmountable odds from the moment she was born because of a rare and dangerous congenital defect — a cleft palate. This condition left a large hole in the roof of Luna’s mouth, creating a passage directly into her nasal cavity and posing […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Tiny Kitten Get Her Voice Back
Veterinary experts used an advanced surgery and collaborative care to restore a young cat’s jaw function and quality of life. From the moment her stray family was found, Skittles, a 6-month-old tabby, was no ordinary kitten. Unlike her siblings, she was noticeably smaller and struggled to eat because of what appeared to be a serious […]
Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital Welcomes New Dentist
As the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital’s (SATH) newest veterinary dentist, Dr. Adriana Regalado is advancing veterinary dental techniques while educating Aggie veterinary students on the importance of caring for patients’ teeth. Regalado joins the SATH’s Dentistry Service as a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ […]
