Vet Dentists understand that a pets need and deserve a mouth free of pain and infection. Vet dentists know that domestic dogs and cats do NOT necessarily need teeth. ! A dental therapy often with the least need for daily care vet dental care, and vet dentist follow-up ;is often best and the pet dental plan most likely…
Read MoreJust like humans, our pets are vulnerable to gum disease and problems with their teeth. Alarmingly, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats suffer from some form of dental disease by the age of three. When there is a build up of bacteria, food particles and saliva on the teeth plaque is formed. Plaque sticks…
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This is a typical routine dental equipment pack used for dog dentals and cat dentals as was used on 25 Jan 2016. . For rabbit dentals we need additional instruments. Note the array of Veterinary dental elevators, dog dental and cat dental root planners, periodontal probes, Various extraction forceps. The white instrument is a vet…
Read MoreDogs and cats, on average, age five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most dogs and cats have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many dogs, particularly larger breeds, are entering their senior years.Because dogs and cats age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in…
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Beau, a 15 year old, really , nervous poodle cross, presented to for a Vet dental visit. He had never had his teeth brushed or cleaned. The halitosis was bad! You should be concerned about the anesthetic safety. To ensure safety the following steps are taken: Gentle , low stress handling in a quiet warm…
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Cesar was in a car accident, and had the upper lips and gums penetrated by a hard object. There was a 5cm deep wound. Ideally an MRI would be show the extent of the lesions . After admission the oral cavity was examined and a deep gum wound was noted. (see the picture below) Picture…
Read More The Veterinary dental service was fortunate to treated a Magnificent 49 kg Sarplaninac – with dog dental disease. This is an uncommon breed also called, a “Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog”. This magnificent specimen needed 8 large long rooted teeth extracted, by the dog dentist, due to with painful pulp exposure of all the front teeth. This…
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Extracting a Canine Tooth in a Dog or Cat. Canine teeth are large teeth with roots that are double as long as the tooth we can see. It is not straight forward. Dog teeth are not Pulled. The veterinary dentists making a large gum flap – using special dental drill to remove the bone around…
Read MoreAn ultrasound scan is an important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving soft tissues, such as those found in the abdomen, or the heart. We offer and recommend the services of Dr Harold Pook, a visiting ultrasonographer for patients requiring ultrasonography or alternatively, depending on circumstances, we may recommend that your pet be taken to one…
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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs. Mitral Valve Disease is the deterioration of the mitral valve, which is the valve located between the left ventricle and left atrium of the heart. It is often an early indicator of heart disease. Untreated it could lead to heart failure. Mitral valve disease is more common for small dogs…
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