Dogs
Oronasal Fistula Repair – Dog Dental
Jacquie a 15 year old Jack Russel had an oronasal fistula after an infected canine tooth was extracted. Oronanasal Fistula is an abnormal connection between the mouth – “oro” and the Nose -“nasal”. So food could end up on the nose. This is a common complication after extraction of canine teeth with marked periodontal disease…
Read MoreOphthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic surgery is the specific area of pet care involving treatment of an animal’s eyes. For certain breeds, this service also involves the examination and certification of breeding dogs to verify their eyes are in good condition. Eye examinations require specific equipment, such as an ophthalmoscope (a magnifying light to look into the eye). Our veterinarians…
Read MoreMolar Extraction In A Dog
Molar 1 extraction in a dog. The First molar in the bottom or mandibular molar 1 – is the largest tooth in the jaw bone of a dog. In a staffie the tooth is massive and needs a 1 hour surgical extraction by the canine dentist. Above: Note how large the tooth is – and…
Read MoreMast Cell Tumours In Dogs
By Dr Phil Sacks 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 especially in Staffies, Pit bulls, Boxers. Mast cells are tissue cells that live for about 40 days , and they come…
Read MoreMast Cell Tumours – Mastocytoma in Dogs
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 MoreIntestinal Worms
There 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,…
Read MoreHow to Recognise A Dog Tooth Abscess and What To Do About It
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…
Read MoreHow Old Is My Dog In Human Years?
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…
Read MoreHeartworm
There 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…
Read MoreGum Disease – Veterinary Periodontics
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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