Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category
Bromsgrove Vet offering Free Dental Checks for Dogs
Townsend Vets in Bromsgrove and Droitwich are inviting pet owners to bring their dogs for a free dental check-up in June, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of pet oral health. The check-ups will be provided free of charge throughout the month of June and owners will also receive a Pedigree treat […]
Pedigree set to launch Dental Care Month
Dog food giant, Pedigree, is preparing to launch this year’s Dental Care Month campaign to raise awareness of oral health for dogs. Figures show that a very high proportion of dogs suffer from gum disease and many owners are unaware that dogs need regular dental care. It is estimated that 4 out of 5 dogs […]
May, the Miracle Poodle, prepares for Dental Surgery
A poodle that was scooped up by a bird of prey and dropped onto the roof of a nursing home in British Columbia, is preparing for dental surgery. May, nicknamed the ‘miracle poodle’ will undergo dental surgery today. Nurses discovered May after she fell from a great height and members of the public have donated […]
Dental trip for Walker the polar bear
Walker the polar bear, from Highland Wildlife Park in Kinguisse, Scotland, has undergone dental treatment for a troublesome tooth. The 38 stone bear was treated after staff at the wildlife park noticed that his jaw was swollen. The 2 year old polar bear was given a course of antibiotics but the swelling did not heal […]
Elephant undergoes dental treatment to cure tusk ache
Dentists in India have successfully repaired an elephant’s tusk in a rare dental procedure. Devidisan, a 27 year old bull elephant, had been suffering from tusk ache for five years. His tusk was cracked and this was contributing to chronic pain. Dentists performed the first operation if its kind and used forty seven tubes of […]
Wolverine set to undergo dental treatment
Hughie the wolverine is set to undergo dental treatment in Winnipeg. Veterinarians are preparing to carry out root canal treatment on the wolverine after dental staff detected deterioration during treatment for another condition last month. The team at Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg then contacted Dr Colleen O’Morrow from the Birchwood Animal Hospital. Wolverines are […]
Doncaster lions due for a check-up
A London dentist with a list of high profile clients has been offered a change of scenery. The lions from Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster are being treated by dentist Dr Peter Kertesz. Dr Kertesz spends most of his time treating patients in London but has previously worked with elephants. The lions were rescued from […]
Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month
Keepers at Dudley Zoo have been celebrating National Smile Month by carrying out dental check-ups on animals at the zoo. Most of the animals have monthly check-ups and some also undergo regular cleaning treatments. According to Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said that routine dental checks were an important part of the animals’ care; Mr Suddock […]
PDSA urges owners to take better care of their dog’s teeth
PDSA, a leading animal protection charity, has urged dog owners to take better care of their pet’s teeth and gums. Many owners are unaware of the need to look after their pet’s teeth and concentrate instead on other areas of their pet’s health; most dog owners are aware of the need to exercise their dogs […]
Utah leopard has root canal
Animal dentists have said that a leopard from Utah’s Hogle Zoo will need to have root canal work to fix a damaged tooth. Vladamere, a 6-year-old male Amur leopard, needs to have the high-tech procedure to repair a partially missing cracked tooth. Zoo officials say he will undergo the operation on Saturday 13 February 2010 […]
