Virginia’s Testimonial
Thank you again for everything yesterday. The love and care you provide is honestly exceptional! Kipster is 100% today and his teeth are looking super.
Karl & Cheryl’s Testimonial
Thank you so much for looking after our little bear so well. He is doing so well and seems so much happier. He has stopped chucking his tantrums so i wonder if the pain was causing him to act out cause he was trying to say how much pain he was in. He seems so…
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…
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 to Do with Persistent Baby (Deciduous) Teeth
Dogs and cats have two sets of teeth, just like humans. The deciduous (baby) teeth are replaced by the permanent (adult) teeth between about 3-6 months of age. Sometimes the deciduous teeth do not fall out, which can lead to overcrowding, increased susceptibility to periodontal disease and abnormal positioning of the permanent teeth, sometimes with…
Pet Root Canal Treatment? Why Consider Trying to Save Teeth
Extraction is a option for relieving pain and infection, and is therefore far more humane than allowing animals to suffer with a sore or unhealthy mouth. In many situations there are other treatment options available that can both relieve pain and infection, while preserving dental function. Pet cats and dogs can live happy, healthy lives…
Why Would Anyone Consider Dental Braces in Dogs or Cats?
Dog dental braces is a topic we are often asked about. Cosmetic considerations may be important to some owners, however the real focus of veterinary orthodontics is on making pets with badly positioned teeth comfortable. Animals do not need a perfect or ‘correct’ bite, but they do deserve a comfortable and healthy one. When dog…