Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category
Rescue Lions in Lima Undergo Dental Surgery
Vets have carried out dental surgery on two lions, who were rescued from a circus in Lima. King and Simba were rescued from a circus by Animal Defenders, a charity that campaigns for the safe treatment of animals, based in Los Angeles. King was struggling to eat properly because he had the majority of his teeth removed, while […]
Amir the Sumatran Tiger Undergoes Dental Treatment to Fix Chipped Tooth
A nine year old Sumatran tiger from Howletts Wild Animal Park has undergone dental treatment to fix three chipped teeth. Amir, one of the park’s most popular residents, was treated at the on-site hospital by Peter Kertesz, a Harley Street dentist who has expertise in treating canine teeth. Amir had three chipped teeth, which required […]
Animal Charity Urges Pet Owners To Focus On Dental Health As National Pet Smile Month Campaign Launches
Leading animal welfare charity, PDSA, is urging pet owners to focus on oral health this month, as the National Pet Smile Month campaign launches. Senior vet from the PDSA, Elaine Pendlebury, said that dental disease is among the most common preventable illnesses in dogs and cats and sadly, many pet owners do not realise that […]
Decayed Tooth May Have Been The Root Cause Of Polar Bear Attack
A polar bear which killed a schoolboy from Salisbury, suffered a decayed tooth, causing it to be overly aggressive and unpredictable according to a recent inquest. The attack happened in August 2011, while Eton pupil Horacio Chapple was on the Svalbard islands during an adventure holiday. The bear is said to have gone on a […]
Hampstead Dentists Take Part in ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’
A group of dentists were joined by their four-legged friends for a day at the dental practice last week as part of ‘bring your dog to work day’. The scheme was set up by LoveSniffys, a local firm, which produces healthy treats for dogs, with the aim of raising money for a number of animal […]
Animal Dental Practice Celebrates 10 Years Conquering Patients Fears
Dr Mark Boulcott ‘The dentist with a difference’ is celebrating ten years of care for dental phobia patients, with a little help from some barnyard friends. His practice started in Herbrandston, Wales and stands on the Old Rectory grounds while he served with the army as a dental surgeon at Brawdy. The challenge of ‘unique […]
Longleat Gorilla Dies After Undergoing Treatment For Dental Abscess
One of Longleat’s most popular animals has died, keepers have confirmed. Boulas, a 27 year old Silverback gorilla weighing 200 kilograms, died this week after developing complications following a standard procedure to treat a dental abscess. A post-mortem has yet to be carried out but keepers fear that Boulas may have had another abscess in […]
Primate Experts At Chester Zoo Use Dental Checks To Help Researchers In Asia
Primate experts at Chester Zoo are carrying out regular dental checks on orangutans to aid research projects in Malaysia and Indonesia. Experts at the zoo are using dental checks to establish the animals’ ages and this information is helping researchers thousands of miles away who are working on conservation projects to save orangutans and increase […]
Dental Firm Launches New Chicken Flavoured Toothpaste For Dogs
Vets have been urging pet owners to look after their dog’s teeth for years and now, a dental firm has come up with a solution to stop owners experiencing battles with their pet pooches when it comes to cleaning their teeth. A brand new chicken flavoured toothpaste has now been launched by Orapup with the […]
Paignton Zoo Lion Undergoes Dental Surgery
Indu the Asiatic lion has something to smile about after undergoing dental surgery to remove two teeth. Indu the female lion is one of the most popular animals for visitors of Paignton Zoo and she is recovering well after undergoing extraction surgery. According to the curator of mammals and director of operations, Neil Bemment, the […]
