Archive for the ‘Animal Dentistry’ Category
Horse Dentist Devastated After Thieves Steal Specialist Equipment
An equine dentist has been left devastated after thieves broke into his car and stole thousands of pounds worth of specialist equipment. Rob Brissenden’s Vaunhall Astra was parked at Hemsted Forest, near Bennenden, when it was broken into by opportunistic thieves; he had only taken his dog for a walk and was gone for half […]
Aurora The Bear Cub All Smiles After Dental Operation
Aurora, an 11 month old polar bear cub, is all smiles after undergoing dental treatment. The young bear cub was abandoned by her mother and is now being cared for by the team at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg. Aurora was discovered in October in Churchill; at the time she was very thin and […]
Minnie The Cat All Smiles After Dental Treatment
Minnie, a four year old cat from Carnoustie, is all smiles again after receiving dental treatment from a local dentist; Minnie’s owner brought her in with a jaw problem and vet Niall Morton asked a dentist friend to help. Niall, who is based at Wallace Veterinary Centre, said that when he saw the cat, he […]
Dog Owners Encouraged To Clean Pet’s Teeth Everyday
Most of us are aware that we need to brush our teeth twice a day to enjoy good oral health, but have you thought about brushing your dog’s teeth? Studies show that the majority of dogs have signs of gum disease, yet most pet owners do not clean their dog’s teeth on a regular basis. […]
Dental Nurse Reacquaints With Pet Cat After Year Long Hiatus
The year long hunt for a Dental Nurse ‘s pet cat ended when, Animal Academy tutor, Caroline Bowden came across the sorry Moggy, first thought to be wild. Dawn Gibson and partner Joseph lost the cat when he bolted out of their hands and into an open field. After much campaigning and revisiting of the […]
Molly The Therapy Dog Helps Anxious Dental Patients In Minnesota
Dental anxiety is a very common problem, but one dental office in Woodbury, Minnesota, has found a very effective solution: Molly the dog. Molly, a four year old cocker spaniel, has helped to bring calm to Applewood Family Dental in Woodbury; she helps to comfort nervous patients and distract patients to stop them from feeling […]
RAF Dentist Expands Patient List To Include Canines In Afghanistan
An RAF dentist has taken on a new challenge during his tour of Afghanistan. In addition to providing emergency dental care for NATO troops, Squadron Leader Stuart Marshall has also treated two military dogs. Squadron Leader Marshall, from Batley, had never treated an animal before he landed in Afghanistan for a tour of duty in […]
Chichester Dentist Treats Dancing Bears in India
Paul Cassar, dentist at Grange Dental surgery, has recently travelled to India in a bid to treat a number of dancing bears. Before training as a dentist Paul had a keen interest in wildlife, as he studied biology during his time at university. This led him to become a member of the International Animal Rescue […]
Worthing Vet Returns From Dental Mission In India
A vet who swapped Worthing for Agra,India, has returned after spending time treating vulnerable sloth bears. Rachel Perry, from Grove Lodge Vets, was invited to join the mission to treat the bears by International Animal Rescue. She was joined at Agra Bear Rescue Facility by colleague, Lisa Melilla. Sloth bears are so-called because they have […]
Bromsgrove Vet Offers Free Dental Checks For Pets This June
A veterinary practice in Bromsgrove is encouraging pet owners to bring their pets for a dental health check this month. Clent Hills Veterinary Group, which has recently moved to Kidderminster Road, is hosting free dental checks as part of a month-long campaign to promote pet oral health. The aim of the campaign is to highlight […]
