Cat extractions are not small dog extractionsNovember 26, 2020Know this: Cat extractions are more about finesse and less about force. Too much of it can result in undesirable consequences.
Education Center - SponsoredLowering radiation exposure in your veterinary practiceby • IDEXX LaboratoriesRadiography is vital to the best practice of veterinary medicine because it enables the understanding and diagnosis of—and informs the treatment of—a variety of health issues.
How you can prevent iatrogenic mandibular fracturesNovember 16, 2020The clinical specialist plays many roles, including support of the general practitioner (GP). The former can be a valuable resource for the latter, offering advice when preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative questions arise.
Achieving closure: Oral surgical flapsSeptember 14, 2020One may find it challenging to recruit enough tissue to close certain sites with a flap, such as the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth.
Hidden in plain sightAugust 19, 2020Although not an unusual occurrence during professional teeth cleaning, the presence of unerupted adult teeth may often be overlooked during routine oral examinations.
Should you combine procedures? The answer is not a simple “yes” or “no”July 6, 2020When it comes to combined procedures, there are at least three concerns that absolutely must be considered based on the specific patient.
The case of the stertorous kittyFebruary 27, 2020There are few things in life more satisfying than removing a nasopharyngeal polyp in a cat that’s having trouble breathing, writes John Lewis.
Proper dental hygiene integral to animal healthFebruary 5, 2020National Pet Dental Health Month is underway and the time has come for veterinarians to remind clients of the importance of a strong set of pearly whites.