Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category
Newmarket veterinary centre welcomes specialist dentist to the team
A veterinary centre near Newmarket has welcomed a specialist dentist to the team. Gerhard Putter, a small animal dentist and oral surgery specialist, has joined the team at Dick White Referrals (DWR) Veterinary Specialists in Suffolk. Gerhard’s arrival will enable the centre to treat more pets with complex dental issues. Gerhard moved to the UK […]
Sussex dentist carries out emergency surgery on bear rescued from abandoned zoo
A dentist from West Sussex carried out emergency surgery to save a brown bear rescued from an abandoned zoo recently. Paul Cassar, who only treats human patients in the UK, was part of a rescue team charged with treating Norman, a 20-year-old Syrian brown bear. Norman, who weighs almost 40 stone, was found in an […]
Vets encourage owners to prioritise oral health during Pet Smile Month
Vets are encouraging pet owners to look after their furry friends’ teeth this month. September is Pet Smile Month. As part of the annual campaign, vets across the country are offering advice and help with dental health issues, with some surgeries also providing free dental checks. For most owners, brushing their teeth is an important […]
International team delivers long-awaited dental treatment for 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan
An international team of veterinary specialists gathered in Pakistan recently to provide long-awaited treatment for Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant. Madhubala is one of four elephants undergoing treatment in Karachi as part of a project run by Four Paws, a global animal welfare charity. The group previously hit the headlines after moving Kaavan, who was described […]
Kent vets save pufferfish whose teeth were so long she couldn’t eat
Vets in Kent have successfully treated a pufferfish who was at risk of starving. The team at Sandhole Veterinary Centre trimmed Goldie the pufferfish’s teeth to enable her to eat. Goldie, a porcupine pufferfish, needed treatment to reduce the size of her teeth after her owner noticed that she wasn’t eating properly. Mark Byatt, from […]
Barbie the chimpanzee undergoes dental surgery in Dudley
Barbie, a 43-year-old chimpanzee who lives at Dudley Zoo and Castle, has received a visit from the dentist. Keepers noticed that the chimp’s gums were swollen and red above two of her top teeth and started monitoring her closely. They liaised with the zoo’s veterinary team and sent photographs to a specialist dentist, who decided […]
Sisu the polar bear receives a visit from the dentist
Sisu, a popular resident of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, received a visit from the dentist recently. The 600-kg polar bear had a broken tooth, which was at risk of becoming infected. To prevent a dental abscess and ensure Sisu was feeling fit and well, the team at the wildlife park enlisted the help of specialist […]
Stoke dental nurse launches new business selling healthy treats for dogs
A dental nurse from Kidsgrove, near Stoke, has launched a new online business selling healthy, natural treats for dogs. Lucy Reynolds, 35, decided to set up her own business after taking steps to try and reduce plastic consumption at home. Lucy quickly realised that the supplies she was buying for her three dogs were contributing […]
Male lion undergoes dental procedure using innovative anaesthesia device developed by the NHS
A male lion living at Five Sisters Zoo in Scotland has become the world’s first animal to undergo dental surgery using an innovative anaesthesia device developed by the NHS. The lion required root canal treatment and a specialist team gathered to try out the Safira device, which was developed by clinicians based at Norfolk’s Queen […]
Skah the Bengal tiger takes a trip to the dentist
Skah, a seven-year-old Bengal tiger, has undergone dental treatment after cracking a tooth. One of the most popular residents at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Skah was treated by a team of expert vets led by a specialist in veterinary dentistry. Gerhard Putter, a leading European dentist who has treated a diverse range of animals during his […]
