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Join us as we explore the importance of maintaining your pet's dental health and how our hospital can make a difference in their lives through our specialised dental services. Let's keep those tails wagging and those purrs going with a bright and healthy smile!
Bad Breath In Dogs – Noelene’s Testimonial
Bad breath in dogs is a very common problem. Although not a disease in itself, it is a symptom of periodontal (gum) disease. This was certainly the problem with Cleo. What Causes Bad Breath In Dogs? The smell is the accumulation of bacteria and pus around the teeth and deep into the gum pockets. This…
Treatment Of A Dog’s Tooth Infection – Gemma’s Testimonial
A tooth infection in a dog starts with a break in the tooth that exposes the pulp. The pulp is the hollow inner core of the tooth where the tooth's blood vessel and nerve are situated. This allows bacteria to travel down the pulp canal and create an infection at the base of the tooth.…
Stomatitis (CUPS) In Dogs – Deborah’s Testimonial
What Are Stomatitis and CUPS In Dogs? Stomatitis in dogs refers to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and lips. This means that dogs will be very sore and red on their gums and the insides of their lips. A type of stomatitis in dogs is CUPS, which is an abbreviation for chronic…
Tooth Brushing Tips
Tooth brushing is THE most effective way to keep your pet’s teeth clean. Download this PDF to see how the slow and sneaky approach may help you to keep your pets teeth clean. See our article - The Ultimate Guide To Homecare for more options. Download Toothbrushing for Pets
Pet Dental Homecare – The Ultimate Guide
Pet dental homecare is one of the most important parts of veterinary dentistry... and also the most controversial and overlooked! Below is a guide to pet dental home care to help you make an informed decision. To set the tone, brushing is the gold standard, However, this article does not emphasise brushing per se -…
Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
Dogs benefit from having their teeth cleaned exactly as we humans do. There are plenty of options to keep your pet’s teeth clean and this article helps you to make sense of the options and choose one that will work best for you and your pet. See our article on the Ultimate Guide to Homecare…
Resorptive Lesions
Feline resorptive lesions (otherwise known as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions or neck lesions) are a very common cause of dental pain in our feline friends. In fact, studies have shown that once cats reach middle age, at least half of them will have one or more resorptive lesions near or under the gumline, with the…
Slab Fractures and Bones Warning
Broken dog teeth are one of the most common problems we see – specifically slab fractures of the upper carnassials. The carnassials are big teeth on the side of the mouth that dogs chew with. Dogs chew in a scissor-like action and if the tooth is strong, the object being chewed will break in the action of…
Dental Problems in Small Dogs
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Every Pet Deserves A Healthy, Pain-Free Mouth
