In 2011, Donna and Gary turned their bikes around for a shy black lab mix. Fifteen years later, Apollo became the first dog ever treated with PerioVive for stomatitis, and his story helped change everything. This is his tribute.

Virtually everyone who has had a dental procedure, be it an aggressive cleaning or a tooth extraction, knows that it can be quite painful. The same is true for your pet. This is why your veterinarian might use a combination of pain control measures before, during and after dentistry. Using a combination of different types of analgesics is known as multi-modal pain control, which provides the safest and most effective way to minimize pain.

Pain control is an essential component of all dental procedures. For maximum efficacy pain management should be utilized pre-, intra- and post-operatively. It is important to use multi-modal pain control that addresses various points in the pain pathway and targets specific anatomic regions. This approach reduces the need for high doses of single analgesics and achieves superior analgesia with fewer side effects.

Pixie, a 6-year-old Pomeranian, was diagnosed with severe periodontal disease in February 2025, requiring multiple extractions. After treatment with closed root planing and a one-time application of PerioVive, a significant improvement was seen in her radiographs 12 months later. This case highlights the effectiveness of PerioVive in reducing bone loss, stabilizing oral health, and minimizing the need for additional extractions, resulting in a less invasive treatment approach

Periodontal disease (PD) is one of the most prevalent health issues affecting pets, with at least 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over three years old showing signs of this disease. PD can cause irreversible damage to both the teeth and surrounding tissues, but it also carries the risk of severe systemic health complications. From heart disease to kidney damage, untreated periodontal disease can affect various organs. Prevention, early detection, and professional dental care are

Rory, a 3-year-old Flame Point Ragdoll, was diagnosed with severe gingivostomatitis. After caudal mouth extractions and the application of PerioVive, Rory’s recovery was remarkable. In just 10 days, he showed significant improvement, and his healing was ahead of expectations. Learn how PerioVive can support healing and tissue regeneration for pets with oral health issues.

A strong bi-directional association exists between diabetes and dental health with each negatively impacting the other. Diabetes mellitus has been shown to significantly increase the risk of gingivitis, periodontitis, and tooth loss in companion animals and people. Conversely, poor oral health negatively impacts glycemic control by reducing insulin response. For these reasons, it is crucial to consider periodontal health as an integral component of diabetes management.

Most people take antibiotics for granted and assume that if an individual contracts a bacterial disease it can almost always be cured with antibiotics. The majority of us were not alive during the pre-antibiotic era before penicillin came into wide use in the 1940s. Researchers in the following three decades discovered multiple novel antibiotics, but no new classes have been found since the 1970s.

Implementing communication strategies for dental procedures in pets can be a challenge. The hurdles to overcome include a lack of understanding of the significance of dental disease, fear of anesthesia, and the potentially high cost. All of these must be addressed to gain client acceptance and enable you to benefit the pet.