Whitworth Veterinary Practice

Newsletter
Spring 2017
Whitworth Veterinary
Practice Ltd
Station Yard
Station Rd Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
Trimley St Mary Unfortunately, dental disease in dogs
Suffolk and cats is quite common. There are
different severity levels ranging from
IP11 0UB plaque and mildly inflamed gums to
Tel: 01394 271112 severe dental disease where bone may be
whitworthvets@gmail.com involved and teeth may be lost. Plaque is
www.whitworthvets.co.uk the invisible film of bacteria on teeth
24 hour Emergency Cover that ultimately becomes calculus, which
07880794327 is the visible deposits if not removed routinely. This bacteria can cause
gingivitis (inflamed and sore gums) that can eventually lead to tooth
loss. The first sign of dental disease is often bad breath (halitosis), this
is caused by the build-up of
bacteria in the mouth. In
addition to tooth loss dental
disease can have severe health
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the mouth can enter the blood
Twitter stream and travel around the
body to cause damage to other
organs such as the heart,
kidneys and liver. It is important to pick up signs of dental disease
early to help prevent complications.
Signs of dental disease to look for:
Halitosis bad breath
Red or swollen gums around the teeth
Newsletter Editor Katherine Creamer MRCVS Yellow or brown material on the teeth
BVM&S Blood on chews or toys and difficulty eating

Q&A with Jade

Q: How can I help prevent dental disease in my dog and cat?
A: The best way to prevent dental disease is to brush your pets teeth daily with a toothpaste designed
for dogs and cats. This will help remove the film of bacteria from the teeth and prevent the formation
of calculus and gingivitis. This can seem daunting but slowly introducing teeth brushing into the
routine can really help. If this is not an option for your pet then there are other alternatives. There are
products, which can be added to the food or water to help reduce the bacteria in the mouth. Also providing items for
your dog to chew can provide abrasive action on the teeth that can remove some of the plaque. Certain foods have
also been specifically designed to help prevent dental disease.
Unfortunately when calculus has formed often a dental procedure under anaesthetic is the only way to prevent
further damage to teeth and surrounding structures. If you have more specific questions please contact us.

If you would like to submit a question for our Q&A section or for any other inquiries please email Katherine at
whitworthvets@gmail.com
Practice News Interview with Michal Reszka
v The Christmas raffle
was a great
Veterinary Surgeon
success. Together
we raised 230 for How long have you been working at Whitworths?
the Zante Strays I joined 3 months ago.
charity. Thank you for your What were you doing before joining the practice?
generosity. I worked at a 24hr clinic in Poland.
www.zantestrays.gr What are the best and worst aspects of your job?
v Our dental promotion will end I like the variety; you never know what your next patient will be. This
March 31st. If your dog or cat can also be the worst aspect as it is hard to prepare for the unexpected.
requires a dental please book Do you have any hobbies?
them in for treatment before this I really enjoy board games. My current favourite is Suburbia.
date to take advantage of the Do you have any pets of your own?
15% discount. Not here but in Poland I have a cat and 2 dogs: Boxer and Collie.
v We are very pleased to
welcome Dr. Michal Reszka as
a new veterinary surgeon to
the practice.
Chesters Story
Chester is a 5-month-old puppy who came to see
v We are so pleased that
us for vomiting and diarrhoea. He was not eating
Ashleigh
well which was unusual for him. His vomiting
Vincent has
did not stop when given anti-vomiting
passed her
medication (anti-emetics). This is of concern as
nursing
it can indicate a blockage in the intestinal tract
exams and
(obstruction). We took radiographs of Chesters
will soon be a abdomen which revealed gas and distension in
Registered the small intestine. This can also be a sign of an
Veterinary Nurse. obstruction. Therefore, we performed surgery to look for a potential
obstruction. Fortunately, no obstruction was found. Chester recovered
Easter Raffle well from surgery and was started on supportive care for his vomiting
Our annual Easter raffle will be and bloody diarrhoea. He was given intravenous antibiotics and fluids.
drawn in April. He took several days but recovered uneventfully. We are all pleased to
Enter to for a chance to win this see Chester happy and wagging his tail again.
fantastic hamper.
Tickets are 1/strip
All proceeds go to the Rabbit
Welfare Fund. This charity works
to improve the lives of domestic
rabbits across the UK. We are pleased that
Catherine Thomas has
returned from maternity
Open leave. She will be seeing
Day and exotic patients every other
Thursday. Starting mid-April
Dog she will be back every
Thursday. If you have any
Show patients that would benefit
Festivities! from an appointment with
Catherine please contact our
July 2nd 11am 4pm reception team or visit
Please join us for our pirate themed Catherines website:
charity event. Come and enjoy some www.exotcivetsuffolk.co.uk
food and fun activities.
All proceeds go to charity.

If you would like to submit a question for our Q&A section or for any other inquiries please email Katherine at
whitworthvets@gmail.com