The
Vet
Phone 01254 53622
The VETerinary Health Centre,
Daisy St.
Blackburn,
Lancashire, BB1 5EW
serving Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Rishton, Great Harwood,
Clayton-le-Moors, Oswaldtwistle, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
USA:
U.S. Dermatologist Lowell Ackerman has discovered
and used pictures from this website in his new book on Veterinary Dermatology
book
Australia Parts of our website are now being used for teaching vet nurses on
Gilles Plains Campus
JAPAN:
Our Firework Phobia leaflet is now in use in
Japan!! (Download
Japanese version)
Gum Granulomas
Boxers and mastiffs are prone to the formation of growths on the gums around
teeth that are in need of de-scaling and polishing. These growths are not
tumours but granulomas, new tissue growth that tries to grow round the
tartar on the teeth as if to enclose it. It fails of course, and results in a
deterioration of the health of the teeth and gums. Some times the teeth are
almost completely hidden by the granulomas. Bacteria love to grow in the many
recesses and pockets that are formed around the teeth. Cases that are caught
early enough can be treated effectively. Under general anaesthetic we cut away
the excess gum tissue, de-scale and polish the teeth and the mouth can return to
normal. Regrowth of granulomas can be expected over the next year or two but can
be treated routinely at the same time as annual dental polishing. ~
Gum granulomas covering the upper canine and molars
De-scaling and polishing after removal of granulomas
The end result - we can now see the teeth again!
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