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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!
Lucius
Our Bull Terrier, Lucius was referred to see Christine Hawke for assessment and management of a tooth root abscess. During the initial consultation, Christine could not possibly have been more helpful and forthcoming. She spent the better part of an hour explaining every possible outcome as well as answering all of my questions. At all…
Do Dog Chews Really Work?
There is a lot of debate about whether dog chews really are effective at controlling bad breath and gum disease in our pooches. Questions come up regularly in veterinary consultations. Which dog chews are effective? How often should my dog be given a dog chew? The goal of a dog chew is to both provide a…
Is a Pet Dental Procedure Too Much for My Old
As pets grow old, one of the things that is important to maintain is quality of life. If the teeth are severely infected or there is severe gingivitis and gum disease going on in the mouth, the quality of life is poor as the animal experiences discomfort and pain constantly. Older pets are more prone…
Fergus – Fractured Canine Tooth
Fergus is a young German Shepherd who had a fractured canine tooth (fang tooth). After his regular playtime, his owner noticed that his tooth was broken and bleeding, so she took him straight to the local vet. The fracture had taken the top of the tooth away and exposed the sensitive pulp (the living tissue…
What is Involved in a Referral to Sydney Pet Dentistry?
Once the appointment is arranged things are pretty straight forward. Don’t feed your pet on the morning of the consultation in case general anaesthesia is required. If possible make sure your pet goes to the toilet beforehand as well. Aim to arrive approximately 10 mins prior to your scheduled appointment time so your details can…
What to Do if You See a Broken Pet Tooth
Broken dog teeth (and cat teeth) should be assessed by your vet as soon as they are noticed. If the fracture is fairly small and does not expose the pulp (living tissue inside the tooth) there is a reasonable chance the tooth will survive. However, such teeth should be monitored closely as infection through the…
Are There Any Guidelines Available for Providing Dental Services to
The Australian Veterinary Dental Society, a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association, has recently produced some guidelines to clarify to the profession and if necessary, to the public, what is considered to be a professionally performed dental examination and treatment in dogs and cats. These guidelines cover the both dental prophylaxis and treatment…
What to Do with Persistent Baby (Deciduous) Teeth
Dogs and cats have two sets of teeth, just like humans. The deciduous (baby) teeth are replaced by the permanent (adult) teeth between about 3-6 months of age. Sometimes the deciduous teeth do not fall out, which can lead to overcrowding, increased susceptibility to periodontal disease and abnormal positioning of the permanent teeth, sometimes with…
Do People Really Brush Their Pets’ Teeth?
Cleaning your dog's teeth is not as hard as you think. Cats can also be more cooperative than you expect! So why would you want to brush your pet’s teeth? Periodontal disease is why we clean pets’ teeth. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque, a bacterial biofilm that adheres to the tooth surface (it is…
Every Pet Deserves A Healthy, Pain-Free Mouth
