Posts Tagged ‘Animal Dentistry’
Dental Vets Carry Out Root Canal Treatment on 28 Stone Gorilla
A team of vets has carried out root canal treatment on one of the UK’s largest gorillas. Pertinax, a 28 stone silverback gorilla, was treated at Paignton Zoo last week. Vet Jo Raynard was part of a team of vets who treated Pertinax. Jo said the procedure was recommended following examinations that revealed Pertinax had a fractured tooth. […]
Chack the Jaguar Undergoes Root Canal Treatment at Akron Zoo
Vets from Akron Zoo and local dentists from Ohio have carried out root canal treatment on Chack the jaguar. Zoo vet Dr Kim Cook was joined by local dentists Drs Lisa and Nelson Petrov to carry out the procedure. Chack had broken a canine and keepers spotted it during a daily health check. The zoo’s […]
Kelly the Giraffe Undergoes Dental Treatment at Blair Drummond Safari Park
Vets at Blair Drummond Safari Park have carried out dental treatment on Kelly, a 14 year old giraffe. Keepers and vets decided to carry out checks after they noticed that Kelly was having difficulty chewing her food properly. They thought there may be a problem with one of her molars, which was affecting her ability […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Poor Dental Hygiene the Key to Komodo Dragon’s Deadly Bite
Scientists have discovered the secret behind the Komodo dragon’s deadly bite. The Komodo dragon, the world’s largest dragon, can grow to up to 9 foot long, and is a native of five small islands in Indonesia. The dragons are able to take down prey much larger than themselves with their powerful secret weapon: a deadly […]
Tina the Asian Elephant Recovering from Dental Surgery
Tina, an Asian elephant and resident of Belfast Zoo, is recovering after undergoing dental surgery. Tina was treated after her keepers noticed that she was in some discomfort. On closer inspection, zoo vet, Michael Griffith notices that one of the tusks had broken and was sticking into Tina’s gum, causing the elephant pain and contributing […]
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 […]
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 […]
