Is a broken tooth painful for dog?
Broken teeth hurt and although our pets may not show pain, these teeth are a source of significant discomfort. It is not a question of “if” they are in pain, but how could they not be in pain. Fractured teeth are always infected to some degree and can lead to abscess formation in the surrounding tissues.
What is metronidazole used for in dogs and cats?
What Is Metronidazole? Metronidazole (also known as Flagyl) is used primarily as an anti-diarrheal medication for dogs and cats. It is effective against certain protozoal infections including Giardia, Trichomonas, and Balantidium coli as well as anaerobic bacterial pathogens.
How are the canine teeth of a cat broken?
The upper canine teeth are the most common teeth to be fractured (broken). Canine teeth often fracture when cats jump down from heights. When they land on their feet, the head may hit the landing surface striking the canine teeth. The tips of these canine teeth often fracture from the impact.
How does a cat get a root canal?
Root canal therapy involves removal of the diseased pulp tissue inside the tooth. As with people, an X-ray of the tooth evaluates the surrounding bone and confirms that the root is intact.
What to do if your cat breaks a tooth-pet bucket?
Your vet will likely take dental radiographs with your cat under anesthesia to determine the extent of the problem. Depending on the injury, treatment may involve creating crowns for the tooth, a root canal, or complete removal. A diet of soft food will likely also be recommended. * Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address.
What Is Metronidazole? Metronidazole (also known as Flagyl) is used primarily as an anti-diarrheal medication for dogs and cats. It is effective against certain protozoal infections including Giardia, Trichomonas, and Balantidium coli as well as anaerobic bacterial pathogens.
Can you give metronidazole to a dog with Giardia?
The use of metronidazole to treat Giardia infections and most other infections in dogs and cats is off label or extra-label. Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine. In these instances, follow your veterinarian’s directions and cautions very carefully. How is metronidazole given?
What causes a cat to have a broken tooth?
Lower canine tooth fractured from trauma. Trauma is the most common cause of tooth fracture in cats. The upper canine teeth are the most common teeth to be fractured (broken). Canine teeth often fracture when cats jump down from heights.
Are there any side effects to giving metronidazole to horses?
Horses: side effects are not associated commonly with metronidazole. The major problem with using this drug is its bad taste. Many horses stop eating when this drug is mixed with feed and a reliable method of administration must be found. Metronidazole causes birth defects in laboratory animals.
