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Veterinarian Dental Specialists
A nationwide group of Vet Dentists working together to increase services and service areas
to bring the best in vet dental care to your pets: Dog Dentists, Cat Dentists
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Veterinarian Dental specialists - Exotic Animals - Exotic Pet Dental Care
Directory listing of veterinarians specialized in exotic animal dental care,
working with veterinarian clinics, veterinarian colleges, local and national
speaking engagements on animal dental care. All your pet dental needs.
Physical examinations, dental care, oral health and a variety of other medical
services are provided during the examinations. Large animals such as bears and
tigers and small animals such as monkeys and pot bellied pigs are examined and
treated.
Early detection of oral disease or other medical problems in exotic animals
is vital to ensuring quality health and dental care. Most
exotic animals conceal signs of illness because predators prefer to single
out weaker animals for an easier kill. Many exotic animals are so adept
at concealing these signs, that illnesses may not be detected until the disease
is in the late stages of progression or worse. Regular dental care is essential
with exotic animals to help with long-term health. |
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 Tigers
For tigers and other large cats, calcium deficiencies are most obvious in young,
growing animals or those that are nursing young. When great cats consume whole
animals including bone, they ingest calcium and phosphorus in a ratio of approximate
two parts calcium to one part phosphorus. This natural diet promotes
the right vitamins for proper health including dental health, however when in
captivity, these exotic cats diets require careful analysis to better ensure
strong bones and teeth. A method to reduce or prevent calcium deficiency is to
feed bones with scant meat attached on two days per week when meat is withheld. |
 Lions
These wonderfully large animals love to show off their impressive teeth with
loud roars and big yawns. Lions will occasionally break or chip a tooth while
chewing on a bone. Lions get bones to chew to help promote gum and
tooth health. Many wild lions will eat, rather than chew, the
bones - crunching them up with their powerful jaws.
If a lion breaks a tooth, the loss can
often cause a loss of appetite which leads to other health issues. A crown is
often the answer to fix the tooth, sometimes requiring a root canal. |
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