Can you make the diagnosis?November 16, 2021Laga is a seven-month-old female spayed Labrador that presented with a bony swelling of the right rostral mandible.
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New studies exploring carnassial tooth fractures in dogsNovember 4, 2021Generally, if a tooth undergoes trauma not resulting in pulp exposure, the tooth is more likely to retain its vitality than if there were pulp exposure.
Treatment options for carnassial tooth fractures in dogsSeptember 22, 2021Carnassial tooth fractures are rare in cats, but extremely common in dogs.
A case of severe palatal trauma due to malocclusion in a dogSeptember 13, 2021Dave, a 1.5-year-old goldendoodle, recently visited Dr. John Lewis for treatment of a malocclusion. The right mandibular canine tooth (tooth 404) was causing trauma to the palate that was noticed by Dave’s primary care veterinarian.
Case study: Decreased appetite in a 13-year-old LabradorAugust 6, 2021In the case of Lucy, an abdominal ultrasound confirmed a large splenic mass.
Tips for removing those pesky rootsJuly 9, 2021Does the subtle “snap” heard during elevation of a tooth send shivers down your spine? I am here to tell you the snap happens to all of us. However, when you learn how to deal with it, it’s no longer scary.
More on oral tumors in juvenile patientsJune 1, 2021Though PSCC can occur in dogs of any age, if a young dog is presented with a verrucous tumor of the rostral mandible or maxilla, it is often a PSCC.
Oral cancer: Not just for older petsApril 19, 2021We generally think of oral cancer as a condition that affects middle-aged and older pets, but there are some types of neoplasia that are more common in young pets.
Why are technicians undervalued?March 16, 2021Technicians are vital in ensuring the basic needs of our patients are met in delivering anesthesia, providing nursing care, and performing and assisting with dental procedures.
National Pet Dental Health Month: Thank you to our techniciansMarch 1, 2021February was National Pet Dental Health Month, though anyone who works in general practice will tell you that every month is dental health month due to the prevalence of periodontal disease!
