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Fractured teeth in dogs and cats
Teeth fractures are due to traumatic forces being applied to them. External forces such as getting hit by a car or hitting a rock when trying to pick up a ball. They can also be caused by internal forces from chewing on substances that are too hard like bones and antlers. First we will discuss the anatomy of a tooth. The shiny white outside of the tooth is a thin layer of the hardest substance in the body called enamel. Inside the enamel is a layer called dentin. While still
Dr. Andrew Hodges
Feb 12 min read


Eye Spy Trouble: A Closer Look at Corneal Ulcers
The cornea is the clear portion on the front part of the eye. A corneal ulcer is when the cornea becomes eroded, gets scratched or has...
Dr Sandy Jameson
Jan 22 min read


Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Why Our Cats Keep Us Guessing
Cats are complicated creatures so of course they would have a complicated disease called FLUTD. Feline Lower Urinary Tract disease encompasses a lot of process in cats and can be caused by multiple factors which is why this disease is so complicated. Cats can be very sensitive to changes in their environment which can cause some issues in their urinary system. Cats with FLUTD can get chronic crystals in their urine, chronic inflammation in their bladders, chronic pain and str
andrewhodges
Dec 2, 20253 min read
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