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Receding gums in dogs are not considered normal, even though it’s a change many owners assume is just a natural part of aging. When gum tissue pulls away from the tooth, it exposes the root surface underneath, which is more sensitive and more vulnerable to further damage than the crown of the tooth. Receding gums…

Cat bloody saliva usually points to an issue somewhere in the mouth, though it can occasionally trace back to a problem elsewhere in the body. Any streaks of pink or red in drool, on toys, or around the food bowl are worth taking seriously, even if your cat seems to be acting normally otherwise. Cat…

The five signs your pet needs a dental cleaning that tend to stand out most: persistent bad breath, visible tartar crusting the teeth, inflamed gums, a shift in how your pet chews, and unusual drooling. Any one of these signs your pet needs a dental cleaning can show up on its own, though pets with…

The four stages of periodontal disease in pets are gingivitis, early periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis, each marking a deeper level of damage to the tissue and bone that support the teeth. Periodontal disease is progressive, which means it moves through these stages over time rather than appearing all at once, and catching it…

If your dog is turning away from meals, dropping food, or chewing only on one side of the mouth, you may be seeing early signs of trouble chewing. Dogs are experts at hiding pain, so changes in how they eat, play, or handle toys are often the first clue that something is wrong. Left unaddressed,…

If you’ve ever wondered which vaccines your pet actually needs, you’re asking exactly the right question. Not every pet requires the same vaccines for my pet conversation looks the same, it depends on your animal’s species, age, lifestyle, and risk factors. At Partners Animal Hospital Greenville, our veterinarians take a personalized approach to pet vaccination,…

Annual pet wellness exams are one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your pet’s health, and most pet owners don’t realize just how much happens during that one yearly visit. At Partners Animal Hospital Greenville, our veterinary team uses your pet’s annual wellness exam to catch problems early, update preventive care, and…

At-home dental care for your pet is one of the single most impactful things you can do between veterinary visits. Dental disease is the most common health condition diagnosed in dogs and cats, affecting the majority of pets over age three, and it doesn’t develop overnight. A consistent at-home dental care routine for your pet…

After a spay or neuter procedure, normal recovery looks like a groggy, quiet pet who’s a little sore and not very hungry, not a pet who’s in distress, running a fever, or has an angry-looking incision. Knowing the difference is what this guide is all about. At Partners Animal Hospital Greenville, we believe a confident,…

As pet parents, we all want our dogs and cats to live long, healthy, and happy lives. But between vaccines, exams, and preventive treatments, it can be easy to lose track of what your pet needs—or struggle to budget for it all at once. That’s where wellness plans come in. A wellness plan helps take…