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The Aim Of A Veterinary Dental
A very common presentation at our veterinary dental consultation is whether a particular tooth can be or treated or should it be extracted? A vet dentists objective is NOT to necessarily preserve teeth. For the following reasons Pet dogs and cats do NOT need teeth as their hunting ancestors did. They do not need to…
Read MoreSpecialist Referrals
When a bird or animal develops an unusual illness or injury, there is often a need for specialised expertise and equipment to properly diagnose and treat the problem. Our clinic is a little unusual in that it offers specialist care for birds within the clinic as well as collaborating with other specialists if dogs, cats or…
Read MoreSoft Tissue Issues
Soft Tissue Surgeries… Our veterinarians’ high level of expertise and our practice’s fully equipped surgical suite allows us to perform the vast majority of soft tissue surgical procedures that your pet may require. Soft tissue surgery encompasses any surgery that is not related to bones. It includes procedures such as desexing, exploratory laporotomies, caesareans, lump…
Read MoreRingworm In Cats
By Dr Phil Sacks Ringworm or Dermatophytosis is the most common infectious skin disease in cats. It is caused by a fungal agent that affects the keratin of the epidermis and the hair follicle e. A worm does not cause it. The fungi feed upon the dead cells of skin and hair causing, in people,…
Read MoreRetained Roots – Cat Dental
Meet Loki who was admitted with an infected canine tooth that was fractures and had a retained root. Loki is a 15-year-old cat that has traveled far to see the feline Dental vet, all the way from America in fact with his owners who have moved to Australia. The owner expects a thorough feline dental…
Read MoreRetained Milk Teeth (Baby Teeth) In Dogs
Retained deciduous (or baby) teeth in dogs can be a common problem and will need veterinary attention. How many sets of teeth do dogs have? Dogs have two sets of teeth in their lifetime. There are 28 deciduous teeth, also known as their baby teeth, puppy milk teeth , or puppy teeth, and 42 permanent…
Read MoreRetained Deciduous or Milk Teeth In Cats
What to Do if your cat Still Has Its Baby Teeth? Cats should lose their baby teeth by the time they are Adults. Find out what to do if your kitten still has its baby teeth and if it is a problem? Above: Retained canine teeth in a cat Mammals are born without teeth. Most…
Read MoreRadiography
Our hospital is fully equipped to take radiographs (often called X-rays) of your pet. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet’s case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires radiographs. Radiographs are a very important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving bones, the chest or…
Read MoreRabbit Dentistry
Rabbit Teeth – by Dr Phil Sacks Rabbits have 4 upper incisors teeth and 2 lower incisors – that fit between the upper onces. Rabbit teeth continue to grow throughout their lives. The bunny incisor teeth are to cut the grass, and the rabbit heek teeth are to grind the grass in a side ways…
Read MorePuppy Vet Care
Caring for your new puppy House Training – Puppy Socialisation Ask for our free puppy packs! with free product and information about house breaking, diet, etc… So, you’ve got a puppy. A couple of kilograms of love, energy, enthusiasm and fur! There are few things that compare to the sight of your puppy running to…
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