An 11-year-old neutered male cat was presented with a soft tissue mass caudal to the left mandible. Initial investigations suggested a malignant tumour of the salivary gland and histopathology…
A locum veterinary surgeon is asked to treat a tooth abscess in a rabbit by lancing the lesion but is aware that this is no longer considered an appropriate treatment. However, he/she does not have the…
Oral tumours account for between 3 and 12% of feline neoplasms and are the fourth most common site of malignancies in this species. The authors examine the clinical features of 54 cases to determine…
Dental disease is one of the commonest reasons for rabbits requiring veterinary attention. The author reviews the causes and treatment of dental problems which may produce a range of clinical signs including anorexia…
Dea Bonello and Paolo Squarzoni, Via Cernaia 3/a, Turin, Italy
Gingivitis is one of the commonest conditions treated in first opinion veterinary practice, characterised by reversible plaque induced inflammation of the gums.
Treatment is usually…
An elderly neutered male mongrel developed a mass in the left hemimandible around the first molar tooth. The owner reported that the dog pawed at its mouth, suggesting that the mass was painful…
Feline chronic gingivostomatitis is an inflammatory syndrome affecting the mouths of cats. Apart from pain and inflammation, the presenting signs also include dysphagia, weight loss, halitosis,…