Lethargy in cats is something I have encountered frequently in my 14 years as a veterinary surgeon. It is a very common reason for owners to bring their cats into the clinic, often describing them as ...

A new treatment for pet cats with head and neck cancers could help save human lives too, say scientists. The first-ever clinical trial of the targeted therapy found that more than a third of cats who ...

Around 40% of U.S. adults ages 30 and older have some level of gum disease, known as periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition whose progression leads to wobbly teeth, tooth loss and persistent ...

Dozens of potential soldiers have been barred from joining the Army because of their bad teeth. Figures released by the Ministry of Defence show that in the last four years 173 would-be recruits were ...

A Cary teenager received a $25,000 scholarship for developing a potentially effective treatment for cardiovascular disease. Jamie Cheng, 16, is one of 21 students nationwide to receive the Davidson ...

A research team led by Indiana University School of Medicine physician scientists has made significant progress in mapping kidney cells that may one day allow for more accurate disease diagnosis.

Gum disease is a common oral health condition that can affect people of all ages. From the mild inflammation of gingivitis to the more severe periodontitis, gum disease requires timely intervention ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Pet parents aren’t the only ones who can feel squeamish when discussing cat vomit. Veterinarians do, too! When I was in veterinary school, my gastroenterology class was at 8 a.m. Let’s just say that ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...