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Announcement: New Days for Sydney Pet Dentistry
We have two exciting updates for our referring vets: The Move to North Shore Artarmon The move of the North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre from Crows Nest to the new, purpose-built hospital at ARTARMON is now complete and we have an amazing, state of the art...
Dr Christine Hawke Is Moving To Rosebery and Crows Nest
After almost nine years of providing a veterinary dental service together, Sydney Pet Dentistry and the Animal Referral Hospital are parting ways, with Dr Christine Hawke’s last ARH Dentistry Day being Thursday 13th September 2018. There will be no disruption to her...
Base Narrow Canines: The Ultimate Guide
'Base narrow canines' is one of the most common conditions that I get called about in puppies. The technical name for it is 'linguoverted canines'. This problem arises a couple of different ways. One is where the lower jaw is the right length but the lower canines (or...
My Dog Has Bad Breath!
What IS it with dog bad breath? It’s widespread enough that we use the term dog breath as an insult, yet a sign of potentially serious disease that is too often overlooked. It’s offensive enough that it can make your nose hairs curl, yet frequently ignored for years...
Pet Dental Vet Dr Christine Hawke on the Importance of Doggy Dentistry
Dental vet and founder of Sydney Pet Dentistry, Dr Christine Hawke, believes that every pet deserves a healthy, pain-free mouth. Unfortunately, an estimated 80% of dogs and cats have dental disease, often going unnoticed by their owners. Pet dental problems can go on...
Canines Has Turned a Light Shade of Pink/Grey
Dear Christine, I wonder if you could advise whether there is anything that I can do for my dog, Zac. A couple of days ago I noticed that one of his canines has turned a light shade of pink/grey. I went to see the vet I normally go to and he said that the dog was not...
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Destructive Chewing In Dogs – Bonnie’s Painful Mouth
Destructive chewing in dogs is an expensive and frustrating problem…
Stomatitis in Cats – Sox’s Story
Stomatitis in cats is a very common problem…
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...