Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category
Chinese Zookeeper Risks Injury to Help a Hippo with a Troublesome Tooth
A Chinese zookeeper risked life and limb to help a hippo with a troublesome tooth. The hippo, a resident of a zoo in the Yongchuan District of China, was showing signs of distress after getting bits of food and grass stuck between his teeth. Braving the animal’s tremendous teeth, the keeper stuck his arm into […]
British Dentists Called in to Treat Rescued Dancing Bears in India
A team of British dentists was called in to help treat a group of dancing bears in India last week. The team provided treatment for 19 sloth bears, who had been rescued by workers at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility. The bears had been mistreated and were in poor health when they were found. Many […]
Wesley the Pup Shows off New Braces After Trip to the Dentist
A photograph shared by an animal hospital in America has become an internet sensation. A picture of Wesley the six month old puppy wearing his new braces has now been shared more than 270,000 times. Wesley, a golden retriever puppy, was treated at Harborfront Hospital for Animals in Spring Lake. The Michigan-based hospital posted the […]
Mandela the Lion Undergoes Treatment for an Infected Tooth at Perth Zoo
One of Perth Zoo’s favourite residents has paid a visit to the dentist. Mandela was taken out of his enclosure on Wednesday and relocated so he could receive treatment for an infected tooth. The 13 year old male lion had not shown any signs of discomfort, but a routine dental check-up flagged up an infected […]
Dental Vets Carry Out Root Canal Treatment on 28 Stone Gorilla
A team of vets has carried out root canal treatment on one of the UK’s largest gorillas. Pertinax, a 28 stone silverback gorilla, was treated at Paignton Zoo last week. Vet Jo Raynard was part of a team of vets who treated Pertinax. Jo said the procedure was recommended following examinations that revealed Pertinax had a fractured tooth. […]
Khan the Tiger All Smiles After Tooth Extraction Procedure
One of the most popular residents of Bristol’s Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is smiling again after receiving treatment for a troublesome cracked canine. Male tiger Khan, who weighs 32 stone, was treated by a specialist vet after he cracked his 5-inch razor sharp canine tooth. The procedure was carried out by Dr Peter Kertesz from […]
Narooma Rescue Dog Gets Braces
A local dog from Narooma, Australia, has a new grin after Narooma Vet Hospital veterinarian Chris Spurgeon created a pair of braces for him to move an incorrectly positioned tooth. Animal Welfare League supporters Brigitte and Gabe Eichler rescued Toby, but discovered he had a lower fang tooth that was growing upwards into the roof […]
Dental Expert Called in to Remove Decayed Tooth from Spotted Hyena at Perth Zoo
A dental specialist was called in to help a team of vets working in a very high pressured situation at Perth Zoo recently, when 15-year old spotted hyena Kigana required tooth extraction treatment. A team of four keepers carried the 50-kilogram hyena to the operating table after he was sedated using a dart. As the […]
Chack the Jaguar Undergoes Root Canal Treatment at Akron Zoo
Vets from Akron Zoo and local dentists from Ohio have carried out root canal treatment on Chack the jaguar. Zoo vet Dr Kim Cook was joined by local dentists Drs Lisa and Nelson Petrov to carry out the procedure. Chack had broken a canine and keepers spotted it during a daily health check. The zoo’s […]
Kelly the Giraffe Undergoes Dental Treatment at Blair Drummond Safari Park
Vets at Blair Drummond Safari Park have carried out dental treatment on Kelly, a 14 year old giraffe. Keepers and vets decided to carry out checks after they noticed that Kelly was having difficulty chewing her food properly. They thought there may be a problem with one of her molars, which was affecting her ability […]
