Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category
Tomo the lion undergoes scans after developing dental infection
Tomo, a 450lb lion living at the Columbus Zoo, Ohio, has undergone scans after developing a dental infection. When Tomo displayed symptoms of sore gums, the zoo team decided to investigate and put their brand new CAT scan into action. The scanner provides incredibly detailed internal images and the zoo is one of just six […]
Cedar Falls Dentist Gets a New Puppy “Assistant”
A dental clinic in Cedar Falls, Iowa has gotten itself a special “assistant” to help patients brave dental phobia and nerves. Her name is Maya, and she is a chocolate-Labrador mix and is four months old. She was rescued from a rescue home in Missouri and is currently training to be a therapy dog. Currently […]
Huckleberry the black bear undergoes root canal surgery in California
Huckleberry the black bear has undergone root canal treatment. The much-loved bear, a resident at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo in California, was treated by specialist animal dentist, Dr David Fagan. Dr Fagan and his team worked on Huckleberry for four hours, tending to his oral health needs and treating a number of infected teeth […]
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, […]
Smile! Health-conscious gorilla spotted flossing at Bristol Zoo
A visitor to Bristol Zoo was greeted with a rather unexpected sight when she reached the gorilla enclosure. Miriam Haas watched in wonder as the zoo’s female gorilla, Kera, appeared to floss her teeth using a bramble branch. The 55-year old, who was visiting from Devon, said that she amazed to see the western lowland […]
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 […]
Connecticut Wolves Get Their Teeth Taken Care Of
When someone’s tooth hurts it is time to send for a dentist, and this is just as true if you are a wolf. Beardsley Zoo in Conneticut recently as part of their regular medical and dental check-ups made sure two of their Mexican wolves underwent root canal treatments, as well as removing teeth, in order […]
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 […]
