I have treated 100’s of Mast cell tumours in dogs in private veterinary practice as they are one of the most common tumors in dogs and in my experience extremely common especailly in Staffies, Pit bulls, Boxers. Mast cells are tissue cells that live for about 40 days , and they come from the Bone marrow…
Read MoreThere are two broad categories of worms that may affect our pet dogs and cats, intestinal worms and heartworms. Please see our heartworm page for more information. Intestinal Worms Worming is one of the first health care issues pet owners need to address as pups and kittens are the most susceptible. As their name suggests,…
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The most common cause of facial swellings presented to this veterinary dentist is a tooth root abscess. The dog dentists note that specifically upper fourth premolar tooth, and upper canines is most commonly associated with facial swellings. Any tooth can theoretically cause a swelling or draining tract. Diseased teeth in dogs mouth causing an abscess…
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The key factors that determine how long a dog will live are: Size of dog. Generally, small dogs live much longer than large dogs. NOTE! IN the first year of life they reach mid teen….wow! AND by the second year of life already in their 20’s…fast growing. Breed. The breed of dog is a strong…
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How old is my cat in human years The Cat Year calculator below that converts your cat’s age to human age or vice-versa – try it ? Notice how rapidly cats become teenagers, and how rapidly they grow during the first few years of life. Cats spend a relatively small proportion of their lives in…
Read MoreThe cat vets in Burwood want happy stress free pet cats. Follow the five home recommendations to improve the quality of life of your cat: Provide a safe place for your cat The cat-vet knows that cats tend to ‘avoid and evade’ rather than confront a situation. A safe place enables the cat to withdraw…
Read MoreHerpes virus is the most important of the viruses making up the feline ‘snuffles’ complex. It causes an infection of the upper respiratory tract and eyes of both domestic and exotic cats. It is caused by feline herpes virus type 1 and does not affect people, dogs and other animals. It is extremely ‘catchy’ between…
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. HeartwormHeartworm, 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 to…
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Gum Swelling in young cats. The typical presentation at the cat dentist is a young cat, about 5 -7 months old presented for swellings or a growth in mouth on the back gums -usually on both sides. The situation arises when there is a malocclusion of the upper back premolar teeth ; in which they…
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According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats develop gum disease by the age of three years. Periodontal disease is the most common condition animal dentists see affecting dogs and cats. Infection and inflammation of the gums and supporting tissues of the teeth are caused…
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