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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!
How Much Does a Pet Dental Cost?
The cost of a pet dental is one of the most common questions we are asked. Unfortunately, while we would all like a quick and easy answer, the cost can vary widely for many reasons. Here’s why. You Need A Good Look To Estimate The Cost If I rang my mechanic and asked how much…
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…
Cleo
I went to see Dr Christine Hawke after she was highly recommended to me by our local vet who had been treating my dog Cleo with antibiotics for mouth problems. Cleo was also being treated for a heart condition so the thought of an operation and anesthetic scared me greatly for this sweet old girl.…
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…
