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College of Veterinary Medicine

Donkeys Need Dentists, Too! English Version

A child hugs a friendly donkey while smiling in a grassy outdoor setting.

Donkeys Need Dentists, Too! teaches children that healthy teeth are important for both people and animals. Through engaging illustrations and simple explanations, the book explores the different kinds of teeth, how teeth can reveal what an animal eats, and why regular dental care matters. Readers learn what happens during dental exams for humans and animals, how veterinarians and dentists use similar tools, and how to take care of teeth every day. The story encourages responsibility, curiosity, and kindness by showing that caring for animals includes caring for their teeth, just as we care for our own.

Text lists the book’s authors, acknowledgments, and a summary explaining that dentists and veterinarians keep people and animals’ teeth healthy.
A donkey stands in a flower patch next to a table of contents listing dental topics.
Cartoon teeth demonstrate how incisors, canines, premolars, and molars help animals bite, tear, and grind food.
A boy holds a lost tooth while an iguana shows how some animals regrow teeth throughout life.
A rabbit gnaws on objects while a cow and giraffe show how some animals have continuously growing teeth or unusual tooth arrangements.
A tiger with sharp teeth and a donkey with flat teeth demonstrate how tooth shape reveals what an animal eats.
A boy and a donkey both eat a mix of foods to show how omnivores use different types of teeth.
Pictures of a child, puppy, and calf accompany a chart showing when different animals get baby and adult teeth.
A dentist examines a child’s teeth while text explains checking for plaque, gingivitis, and cavities.
A dentist asks a child about mouth pain while a veterinarian considers similar questions for animals.
A dentist checks a child’s teeth while the child lies back in a dental chair.
A veterinarian examines a donkey’s mouth while the donkey is safely sedated to prevent accidental biting.
Illustrations show dental tools used by dentists and veterinarians to check gums and tooth surfaces.
A dental mirror and scaler are shown with text explaining they help professionals clean teeth and reach hidden areas.
A dentist uses an X-ray machine to take pictures of hidden parts of a child’s teeth.
A veterinarian and technician clean a donkey’s teeth while a hygienist cleans a child’s teeth.
A boy rides a donkey while an inset illustration shows a veterinarian trimming a rabbit’s overgrown teeth.
A family brushes their teeth while learning how to keep both their own and their pets’ teeth healthy.
A boy feeds a donkey vegetables while another child wears a sports mouthguard to protect teeth.
A child brushes a dog’s teeth using animal-safe toothpaste while a donkey watches.
A veterinarian gently checks an alpaca’s teeth while text explains that alpacas also need dental care.
Dr. Allen Cannedy works with an alpaca during a dental exam, shown in multiple photo insets.
A glossary of dental vocabulary appears beside a cartoon tooth chewing food.