Three classifications of kitten dental disease. Juvenile hyperplastic gingivitis – young cats with red very inflamed gums Early onset gingivitis – moderately inflamed red gums in kittens and young cats at the veterinary dentist. Juvenile onset gingivitis and periodontitius – gum and periodontal disease Tooth Resorption – the process when tooth structure breaks down, usually…
Read MoreWhat is a Cat Seizure or epileptic fit? Any involuntary or uncontrolled muscular contractions in cats may represent a seizure. Feline Seizures are classified into several categories. About 1% of cats will seizure at least once in their lifetime. Causes of FELINE epilepsy More brain tumours in older cats FIP virus – in younger cats…
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How does a cat dental work? The Cat dentist will examine the patient awake and discuss the cat dental therapy. The option of dental X-rays will be recommended. The option of using periodontal antimicrobial sealants discussed and recommended after a veterinary dental scaling. The option of filling the cats extraction site with bone filler will…
Read MoreAdapted from work by Veterinary dental Specialist. Who was Phil Sacks’ veterinary dental teacher in South Africa. Feline chronic gingivostomatitis appears to to be an immune mediated diseae to chronic antigenic stimulation. Multicat are over represented with this multifactorial disease The Cat dentist treatments involves feline dental extractions of at least all premolar and molar teeth,…
Read MoreAdapted from From notes by Susan and Michael Cain What is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction ? “CCD is a degenerative process similar to Alzheimer’s in humans,” explains Fanucchi. “Confusion, affected social relationships, changes in activity level, apathy, increased anxiety, compulsive behaviors, restlessness, fear of familiar objects and people, aggression, and changes in sleep-wake cycle as well as…
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Canine Epilepsy (The Basics) What is a dog Seizure? Any involuntary or uncontrolled muscular contractions in dogs may represent a seizure. Canine Seizures are classified into several categories. About 5% of dogs and 1% of cats will seizure at least once in their lifetime. Generalized dog seizures are the most common. The entire body is…
Read MoreWe provide emergency care for critical illness or injury that occur during clinic hours but we are not a 24 hour clinic. Outside business hours emergency cases are referred to the:Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, 1103 Dandenong Road, Malvern East – Phone (03) 9569 3677 or Animal Emergency Centre, 37 Blackburn Road, Mt Waverley (03)…
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“My dog keeps on scratching his ears” Dogs with sore ears usually do not just have dog ear infections! But the itchy ears are, almost always a sign of other diseases. Therefore, the vets’ goal in dealing with sore ears in dogs should be to find the condition that allowed the “otitis” or dog ear…
Read MoreVaccination has revolutionised control of infectious disease in our pets. It is essential that all pets are adequately vaccinated to help protect the pet population as a whole. Responsible pet care requires puppies to be given their initial course of vaccinations, but this cannot protect them for the rest of their lives. Adult dogs require…
Read MoreDogs are pack animals and need company. Dogs thrive best in a social environment. Being alone may result in separation anxiety. Separation-related behaviour problems has been estimated at 20% of the dog population ! Separation anxiety is a big problem. Some dogs are overly attached to a member of the family. Does my dog have…
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