Gingivitis ( inflammation of the gums), infection in the mouth and fractured teeth are all painful conditions. Having gum recession around teeth as your pet’s oral health deteriorates is the equivalent of an open wound in the mouth. Toothache and mouth pain is not pleasant as anyone who has experienced these for themselves will testify. But he’s still eating? Dogs and cats often do not show pain like we do. Survival  is built into their very genetic makeup. They eat because they know instinctively that if they do not eat they will die. So if an  animal is not eating … Continue reading Why does my pet need a dental?