#Veterinary Dentist

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Top5  Pet care  tips by Concord Veterinary Hospital

How to Keep Your Pet Active and Healthy:  here are some tips   1. Pet Hospital Preparedness

2. Purrfectly Picky : 

3. Choosing the Best Food 

4.  Dental Hygiene for Pets

5. Health Watch:  Concord Veterinary Hospital is a small veterinary clinic in Sydney, Australia, that provides various pet healthcare services. They offer pet consultations, vaccinations, surgeries, and treatments for various medical conditions. The hospital also provides cat boarding services, making it an ideal choice for pet owners who need to travel out of town. They have a team of experienced veterinary dentists who can treat pets' teeth. Concord Veterinary Hospital may be a good option if you are looking for a reliable and trusted pet veterinary hospital or cat boarding near you in Sydney.

[msburgundy]

i am straight up just going to do this surgery on myself soon. it costs 3x as much for adults AND no one even does it

[askavettech]

How do vets remove teeth with precision?

So, I collect bones, and I recently got this great boar skull, and I want to take the teeth out of the jaw to remove them, the only problem is, this boar skull still has the connective tissue connecting the molars and premolars to the jaw. I’ve been wondering how vets remove teeth, especially herbivore teeth, without damaging the jaw. How do vets manage to get it out with not only the connections to the skull, but also all the extra flesh around it?

Well, I wish I could tell you that vets removed teeth with exact precision - like sliding a knife from a knife block - but in a living animal that’s just not the case. 

As you can see in the feline examples below, the root of each tooth goes faaaar below the gumline and what we can actually see. 

In living animals, there are nerves, soft gum tissue, sinewy connective tissue, and blood vessels to contend with when extracting a tooth. Plus, the teeth that are being extracted are usually diseased, already broken, or in some other way unhealthy. Not to mention, jaws are delicate. Aggressively yanking at a tooth that is still attached can cause the jaw (especially the lower jaw or mandible) to fracture. Veterinarians must be wary of all these factors when extracting teeth. 

So, with all of this in mind, most veterinarians use drills, just like you see at your local human dentist while extracting teeth. Oral surgery done on pets is just like oral surgery done on humans, be it on a smaller scale. 

Now, I am most versed in canine and feline dental extractions, so I don’t know if herbivore dentals are the same. That being said, I am not aware of domestic herbivores generally getting dental surgery. In zoo settings, I’m sure it happens, but in the farm and pet sector, I have not seen it. Since you are dealing with a skull, the best course of action would be to cold boil it to remove any remaining connective tissue. There is an excellent book called Protocols for Cleaning and Articulating Large Mammal Skeletons which goes over a lot of techniques for cleaning skeletons that you may find helpful!

[thearkuae]

Why Regular Wellness Exams Are Essential for Your Pet’s Health

At The Ark Animal Clinic, we believe that prevention is better than cure, and that’s why regular wellness exams are a cornerstone of our veterinary services. These routine check-ups are not just about giving your pet a clean bill of health—they’re an essential part of ensuring your furry friend lives a long, happy, and healthy life.

What Are Wellness Exams?

Wellness exams are comprehensive health check-ups that allow us to assess your pet’s overall condition. During these exams, our experienced veterinarians perform a thorough physical examination, checking your pet from nose to tail. We look for any signs of potential health issues, assess their weight, skin, coat, teeth, and overall behavior, and make recommendations tailored to your pet’s specific needs.

Why Are They Important?

Regular wellness exams are crucial because they help detect any underlying health problems early, when they are easier (and often less expensive) to treat. Many conditions, such as dental disease, obesity, and even heart issues, can develop slowly without obvious symptoms. By scheduling regular exams, you give us the opportunity to catch these issues before they become serious, ensuring your pet remains in optimal health.

What to Expect During a Wellness Exam

During a wellness exam at The Ark Animal Clinic, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your pet’s health. We’ll discuss their diet, exercise routine, and any changes in behavior you may have noticed. We may also recommend vaccinations, blood tests, or other diagnostics to ensure your pet is protected against common diseases and conditions.

Tailored Care for Your Pet

Every pet is unique, and so are their health needs. That’s why we tailor each wellness exam to your pet’s specific age, breed, and lifestyle. Whether you have a playful puppy, a curious kitten, or a senior pet, our team is here to provide the best possible care every step of the way.

Book Your Pet’s Wellness Exam Today

Don’t wait until there’s a problem—schedule a wellness exam for your pet at The Ark Animal Clinic today. Regular check-ups are the key to a long, healthy life for your furry companion. Contact us to book an appointment and give your pet the gift of good health.

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[bluedoorvet]

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[wolfchanw]

The most maddening part of my job is how many general practice vet clinics will refer a patient out to a veterinary dentist due to something they found on X-ray, then make it almost impossible for us to get the x-rays.

Every week I wind up calling clinics repeatedly, begging them to send us dental radiographs they took which prompted a dental referral. “I don’t have access to those” “I don’t know how to send those” “They’re really hard and slow to access” or just saying they’ll send them and then blowing me off completely. How are ANY of those things my problem? Figure. It. Out.

Today’s special fun was brought to me by Banfield and a cat with stomatitis. I called the Banfield where kitty had the x-rays taken, and was told that since the owner has moved, all of kitty’s records are now at this other Banfield. I called Banfield #2 who told me to call #1 back because the rads were taken there and are stored there.

This was the FIFTH set of rads (out of twelve patients) that I had to chase down this week so I am afraid I lost my patience a bit and demanded that both clinics send me the rads or I would reach out to corporate.

Bloody unprofessional, unbelievable, and absurd.

[concordveterinaryhospital]

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My 9 yo dog recently got 3 teeth extracted. I was hoping to control her tartar and plaque by brushing, and I feel like I waited too long and that this could have been avoided. Are there any risks associated with having general anesthesia regularly for dental cleanings? I was under the assumption that it is better to try to control tartar and plaque by brushing daily and that frequent dental cleanings should be avoided unless signs of periodontal disease start to emerge. I understand there are stipulations to this based on whether the dog has heart disease, but what would be the "general" recommendation?

gettingvetted here.

The recommendation from board certified veterinary dentists is that all animals need a dental cleaning with radiographs under anesthesia once a year, and that the teeth need to be brushed daily. If the owner cannot or will not commit to brushing, there is "no point" in doing cleanings at all, similar to if you got your teeth cleaned twice a year and then didn't brush your teeth between cleanings.

However, on a more realistic, general practice point of view, it very much depends on the animal. Daily brushing is definitely the gold standard. Not one of my clients brushes their pets' teeth daily. I will often recommend picking 2-3 products for daily use off of the VOHC product list if the owner won't brush. They usually won't get things from the VOHC list either. Because why would you listen to the professional that you're paying for an opinion. But that is what I recommend. Some animals, like small or brachycephalic dogs, or cats with resorptive tooth lesions or stomatitis, may need cleanings every 6 months and may lose many or all of their teeth even with aggressive care. The average dog or cat would probably need a cleaning a handful of times (3-4x) in their life but due to a lack of at-home care and more frequent cleanings, they will probably need to have a handful of teeth extracted at each cleaning or at least accumulate heavy tarter. Sometimes large dogs can get away with one or two cleanings in their lifetime but they will probably get some fairly heavy tarter between cleanings. This also doesn't account for dentals required for specific pathology, like broken teeth or jaws, checking the mouth, throat, nose, or sinuses for cancer, etc.

General anesthesia is not harmful for an otherwise healthy pet, and the effects of anesthesia are not cumulative. Also, part of the point of a dental cleaning with anesthesia is to perform radiographs which allows the vet to diagnose pathology below the gumline where it is invisible to the owner, as well as performing an ultrasonic scaling under the gums where regular tooth brushes cannot reach. Hence the gold standard recommendation of yearly dentals.

Hope this helps!

[ahedderick]

Outpatient

Ok, hmm, I have 3 - 5 brains cells back to work. This has been a strange day.

When I went into the surgery center, the person leading me down the hallway introduced herself; "Hi, I'm Kelly, I'll be with you the whole time you're here."

Honestly, between a lifetime of farm veterinary emergencies and the whole Childbearing Thing, I am pretty darned nonchalant about medical care. I'm not worried. But it's sweet when someone tries to make me feel 'better'. I just roll with it. It's the thought that counts.

She got me settled in a dentist's chair and started all the minutia of prep; the sticky electrodes on my arms, the blood pressure cuff, the little finger-clamp-thingee. She gave me a small cup of versed, explaining that it would calm me down. Not necessary, my learnéd friend, Kelly, but I'll take it. Gimmee.

Then we had to do the little "why are you even here" dance. Apparently, Mandibular tori are often small and not an issue. Often. Not always. When they turn into big honkin' chunks of bone that interfere with eating or hygiene, then they have to go. And every dratblasted dental person I mentioned them to always tried to tell me they're not an issue! Until they look in my actual mouth and say. OH. Uh. Yeah, that's an issue. Grrr.

Next she hooked a nasal cannula over my face for nitrous oxide. That I have never had before, that I can remember, and I was curious if it would make me giddy or giggly. It did not. My head got very quiet inside, though. I was enjoying that, but my silence made the nurses nervous, and they kept asking if I was ok. I was ok. Just suuuuper quiet. And enjoying it.

The surgeon entered the room and he and the nurses did an interesting little call-and-response routine to ensure that I am the correct patient getting the correct surgery on the correct side of the body. Then the IV medi c i n ooooooooOOOPsie - waking up time!

I have never before had so MUCH novocaine that my mouth was still numb 8 hours later. Not complaining; I'm sure I don't want to know what it feels like in there with a chunk of bone cut out. Very odd, though.

[thearkuae]

[bewellanimalhospital]

Discover the essential steps to maintain your pet's oral health! This video covers key tips and expert advice on animal dental care, helping you ensure a happy and healthy smile for your furry friends. From routine check-ups to proper brushing techniques, learn how to prevent dental issues and keep your pet's teeth in top shape.

[1863-project]

I haven't updated about Murphy since March, so I might as well do that.

(He found a bag and some tissue paper. They're his now.)

Short answer: he's okay at the moment. It's been weird but he's okay right now.

Long answer under the cut.

We've had a verrrry weird time with health stuff. The diabetes was actually temporarily in remission when the ER said he didn't have it, but it's back now and he's doing well on insulin. Whatever is going on with the pancreas nodules, he's acting like himself for now, so I'm enjoying all the time I can with him, whether it's months or years.

He has, however, been having issues with his few remaining teeth. He had an abscess in his cheek that we had to get drained and treated with antibiotics, and then when no veterinary dentist near me would take new patients right away, he got another one a few weeks later in his sinuses, which ended up making him look like a horn was about to sprout from his head, or perhaps Athena. It got so big that he couldn't open his eye.

Murphy managed to take care of that by himself by scratching at himself, which meant that I spent a Sunday night at 11:30 pm draining pus out of his head.

After that, he recovered and with some more antibiotics he was able to open his eye fully again. He's currently waiting to have his teeth potentially pulled, and he has antibiotics to prevent any new infections until then. Hopefully once that's taken care of I won't have to worry as much and can just enjoy the rest of his life with him.

[pokemoncenter]

On veterinarians

There are, extremely broadly speaking, two kinds of veterinarians.

I am what is known as a "general practice veterinarian". This means I treat almost every Pokemon and condition that comes to me to the best of my ability. However, this means that despite my best efforts, the depth of my knowledge on any one Pokemon or ailment are limited. I will do my best to treat anything, but I cannot treat everything. If it is a common Pokemon, with a common ailment, I can usually handle it. If it is less common, I do what I can. I treat reptilian Pokemon, mammalian Pokemon, all organic Pokemon. I treat illnesses, conditions, and occasionally injury.

But in a way, you could say I have traded depth of knowledge for breadth of knowledge. While I can help most people, I have no ability to help those with rarer Pokemon or conditions.

This brings us to veterinary specialists. There are many, many kinds of specialists. Some specialize in Pokemon of a certain type, such as Fire-types or Water-types. Some specialize in certain biologies, such as reptilian or ichthyoid. Others specialize in certain treatments or diseases- Most of you will know this, as you may have had to take your Pokemon to a special dentist after one tried to use Bite on a Graveler.

These specialists have a much deeper knowledge of their field. Part of my job as a veterinarian is not only having a wide variety of knowledge of Pokemon health, but also connections to a variety of these specialists, so I can find and refer anyone I cannot help to someone who can.

If you have a Pokemon who is getting old, and may not be moving around as well as they used to, you may wish to look for a skeletal specialist, or an arthritis specialist.

While general practice veterinarians like myself is easy to find, there are a greater number of veterinary specialists, simply because of the sheer variety of ways one can specialize.

I know trainers wish to be self-reliant, but there are so many of we veterinarians. We will help you, or find someone who can. All we wish is to help the health and happiness of every Pokemon we can.

[bluedoorvet]

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