Posts Tagged ‘Animal Dentistry’
Jamran the sun bear gets a visit from the dentist in Perth
Jamran, a sun bear who lives at Perth Zoo, received a visit from the dentist recently. The 17-year old sun bear, who was born in Cambodia, was rescued by the Free the Bears centre after being trapped by poachers before he arrived in Western Australia. Jamran sustained a significant injury and lost a toe after […]
Orkney farmer rushes Shetland pony to the dentist
A farmer in Orkney rushed her Shetland pony to the dentist recently after noticing symptoms of dental distress. Emily-Jane Donaldson became concerned about Ruby, her miniature Shetland pony and didn’t want to take any chances. Thinking on her feet, she bundled Ruby into the boot of her car and made an 8-mile trip to Kirkwall, […]
Longleat’s much loved gorilla, Alf, takes a trip to the dentist
One of Longleat’s most popular residents, Alf the gorilla, has paid the dentist a visit after keepers noticed that his lower jaw was slightly swollen. Alf, a lowland gorilla, who lives with brothers, Kesho and Evindi at the safari park, was sedated and given a check-up by a specialist veterinary team after keepers spotted an […]
Durham vets offering free dental cleaning and nail clipping to raise money for a good cause
Vets in Durham are offering clients the chance to bring their pets in for free pampering treatments including dental cleaning and nail clipping to raise money for a good cause. The team from Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital is offering free services for small animals throughout the month of May to raise funds for the Mental […]
Baby hippo enjoys a trip to the dentist
An adorable baby hippo has paid the dentist a visit for the first time. Keepers at Cincinatti Zoo & Botanical Gardens have been keeping a close eye on baby Fiona after she arrived prematurely in January, and just this week, she took her first trip to the dentist. Fiona is now three months old and […]
Avonvale Veterinary Centres offer free dental checks for pets in March
If you’re a pet owner, you may be aware of the importance of vaccinations and boosters, but have you taken your dog for a dental check of late? As part of a new campaign to raise awareness of the importance of good dental health for pets, Avonvale Veterinary Centres are offering free dental examinations for […]
Victor the polar bear takes a trip to the dentist with a little help from the fire brigade
Victor the polar bear from the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster has been assessed and treated by vets with a little help from firefighters from South Yorkshire Fire Brigade. The 18-year old polar bear, who weighs 530 kilograms, was able to see vets with dental expertise with a little assistance from the local fire brigade. […]
Lucha the Elephant Gets a Visit from the Dentist
Lucha, a 33 year old elephant who lives at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, was paid a visit from the dentist recently after keepers noticed she had gone off her food. The female Asian elephant wasn’t eating and when keepers alerted vets, they found that she had a wobbly tooth, which had become infected. After finding the […]
Petinax the Gorilla Undergoes Root Canal Treatment at Paignton Zoo
Pertinax, a 28-stone gorilla who lives at Paignton Zoo, has been visited by a team of vets and dental experts. One of the UK’s largest gorillas, Pertinax was treated after routine investigations revealed a broken tooth. Vets decided that the much-loved resident needed root canal treatment and the procedure took place last week. Jo Reynard […]
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 […]
