Did you know that horse’s teeth continually grow until the age of 25 years old? Because of this they also naturally wear their teeth. However, since their maxilla (upper jaw) is wider than their mandible (lower jaw), they do not wear their teeth evenly. With time, this causes sharp “points” that can cause ulcers to the tongue and cheek. This can cause them severe pain to their mouth that can cause performance issues, weight loss and issues with the bit and under the saddle. On average, horses need their teeth floated (points ground down) every 1-2 years for maintenance. In severe cases, an unmanaged mouth can lead to a wave mouth, and an over wearing or their teeth where they can wear down the crowns of their teeth inappropriately, causing unnecessary loss of teeth. Schedule your preventative care exam today so we can see if a float is needed!

Our Camelid friends (Alpacas and Llamas) continue to grow their incisors and can often get overgrown incisors (similar to rodents!). Every 1-3 years we may need to trim those incisors to help them chew and keep a balanced mouth.

Does your pet pig have stinky breath? Yes, pigs can get tartar buildup and halitosis just like our cat and dog family members. They can also be prone to dental root and even tusk infections. We also offer full services pig dentistry, in addition to routine tusk trimmings!