Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category

Navy Dentist Eases Military Dog’s Dental Pain

Navy Dentist Eases Military Dog’s Dental Pain

A Navy dentist has stepped in to help cure Rocco, who is a military working dog, of his painful toothache. Rocco required root canal treatment but there were no qualified animal dentists in the Northern Territory, meaning that he and his handler, Leading Aircraftswoman, Tegan Bowden, faced a lengthy trip across-state. However, Navy dentist, Lieutenant […]


Pet Dental Health Under the Spotlight in the USA

Pet Dental Health Under the Spotlight in the USA

Pet dental health has taken centre stage in the USA with the launch of Pet Dental Health Month, which will run throughout February. The campaign is designed to promote pet oral health and educate pet owners about taking care of their pet’s teeth and gums. A series of events will take place across the country […]


Vets Urge Pet Owners to Arrange Dental Checks

Vets Urge Pet Owners to Arrange Dental Checks

Today marks the start of National Pet Dental Month in the USA and vets are eager for pet owners to support the campaign and arrange for their pet’s teeth and gums to be checked. Most pet owners are unaware that they need to take care of their pet’s oral health and statistics show that the […]


New Vet Centre with Dental Suite to Open in the Summer

New Vet Centre with Dental Suite to Open in the Summer

A brand new multimillion pound veterinary centre, which will boast a state of the art dental suite and four operating theatres, will open in Morpeth in the summer, it has been confirmed. Work on the site in Whorral Bank is well underway and contractors are confident that the work will be finished on time. The […]


Chimps at Wellington Zoo Undergo Dental Treatment

Chimps at Wellington Zoo Undergo Dental Treatment

Two of Wellington Zoo’s most popular residents have undergone dental treatment. Samantha the chimp and her baby daughter, Malika, were treated by vets at the zoo earlier this week. Samantha, a 28 year old chimpanzee, had four teeth removed under general anaesthetic. Her keeper, Kate Baker, said that Samantha was suffering from decay and needed […]


Brave Dentist Holds His Nerve to perform Dental Surgery on a Lion

Brave Dentist Holds His Nerve to perform Dental Surgery on a Lion

An Australian dentist has held his nerve and successfully operated on Harare, a lion from Melbourne Zoo. Dr Stephen Coles, a specialist dental vet, had to operate on the 180 kg lion after one of his teeth broke off at the gum and the root of the tooth became infected. The lion was unable to […]


Gum Disease Rife Among Family Pets

Gum Disease Rife Among Family Pets

According to veterinarians, periodontal disease is one of the most common illnesses among small animals. Vets estimate that around 75% of dogs suffer from gum disease, but many owners may be unaware of their dog’s condition until the symptoms are advanced, causing their pet a lot of pain. Symptoms to look out for include bad […]


Living Desert Cheetah Undergoes Dental Treatment

Living Desert Cheetah Undergoes Dental Treatment

A cheetah at The Living Desert in California has been given much-needed dental treatment. Topaz, the 13-year-old female cheetah, underwent root canal treatment at the Tennity Wildlife and Conservation Center, making her the third of the zoo’s three cheetahs to have root canal treatment. Topaz was anaesthetised during the procedure and she did not move […]


Floyd the Neglected Dog Requires Urgent Dental Treatment

Floyd the Neglected Dog Requires Urgent Dental Treatment

An Old English Sheepdog, that was rescued by an animal charity, requires urgent dental treatment, as well as medical treatment and plenty of tender loving care. Representatives from the charity said that Floyd represented one of the worst cases of animal neglect they had ever seen. The Old English Sheepdog had been severely neglected and […]


Vets urge dog owners to arrange regular dental checks

Vets urge dog owners to arrange regular dental checks

Vets in Ipswich, Queensland are urging dog owners to arrange regular dental checks for their pets. The warning comes as vet surgeries across Australia celebrate Pet Dental Health Month, a campaign which is designed to raise awareness of the importance of oral health checks for pets. The annual campaign, which runs throughout August, is designed […]