Relief for Arthritis in Dogs Veterinary Laser Therapy is also known as low-level vet laser therapy or Veterinary photobiomodulation therapy. It is a non-invasive veterinary arthritis treatment that uses vet laser therapy to stimulate tissue repair in arthritis.. It is used at Burwood Veterinary Hospital as part of the multi-modal management of arthritis in dogs.…
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What Is Laser Therapy for Animals? Animal Laser Therapy uses red & near-infrared light to induce therapeutic effects on the body causing improved tissue healing & regeneration, improvement of the elasticity & tensile strength of tissue, reduced pain, inflammation & swelling, and improved circulation and healing. Click Here To Book A Laser Therapy Appointment or…
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Cats love being outside. The mental stimulation from exploring is priceless and the ability to exercise and keep a pet’s weight down is invaluable. Exposure to sunlight is essential for vitamin D production. However, the toll that cats take on our native wildlife from hunting is devastating and that unwanted marking of a cat’s territory…
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The Importance of Dental Care in Yorkie… Our Cutest Yorkie Dental patient, awake in a heated Yorkie vet Hospital cage at the vet dentist. This picture is taken 1 hour after the Yorkshire Terrier dental procedure. While the Yorkshire Terrier makes a wonderful companions, the teeth are a cause of many chronic problems . Like…
Read MoreThere are two broad categories of worms that may affect our pet dogs and cats, heartworm and intestinal worms. Please see our intestinal worm page for more information. Heartworm Heartworm, or Dirofilaria immitis, is a parasite that is spread by mosquitoes, so you pet does not even need to be in contact with other pets…
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Sometimes outreach is needed -veterinary dentistry can be life threatening – and urgent. Sometimes the most loving pet owners are not aware of how bad the teeth can be. Before pictures: 13 year old Sheiko who has cemented a bond of iron with her loving Mum Blaize who had experienced enormous adversity since 2008. When…
Read MoreAnimal dentist – Why? An Opinionated view by Dr Phil Sacks I regularly get asked Wild animals don’t have dentists ? Our Domestic dog nad cats are very different from their wild ancesstors. A survey was done on lions and Wild dogs in the game parks in south afirca and a significant cause of pain…
Read MoreIn about 1995 Dr Phil and Dr Johan Joubert opened an animal dental veterinary clinic . It was the only referral dental clinic in South Africa for number of years. Being the only veterinary dental clinic we had the opportunity to treat an incredible diversity of canine and feline dental patients. We treated a lot of pets for dental…
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Dogs should lose their baby teeth by the time they are adults. Find out what to do if your dog still has its baby teeth and if it is a problem? Mammals are born without teeth. Most mammals and dogs grow two sets of teeth. Sometimes when the adult teeth emerge, they do not push…
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Above: The root canal is being filled with a flowable veterinary dental composite. The pet is under anesthetic at the veterinary dental clinic. Above: The final repair At home with a repaired canine tooth Clinical signs of veterinary dental tooth fractures Usually no clinical signs they are subtle and painful initially Bleeding from tooth in…
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