Thoughts On Radiology
Learn more about radiology, a technology that is used pretty much every day in a dental veterinary clinic.
Educational Material
Anesthesia-Free Dentistry
Learn more about anesthesia-free veterinary dentistry and get and understanding of why we will not perform this service at Hale Veterinary Clinic.
Top Two Questions
The most common questions we get when primary care veterinarians or pet owners contact us we "How much will this cost?" and "When can you see my pet/patient?". They are excellent questions and I absolutely understand why people ask them. This bulletin explains why there is no simple answer to either question.
Carrot or Stick
There are a great many excellent medical and business justifications for general practices to offer basic but high quality veterinary dental care (the carrot). There are also a number of reasons to ensure that the level of care you provide is up to current standards (the stick).
Things I tell clients
There are several illustrations and analogies I use to help pet owners understand various issues. Here are a few of them. Feel free to use them yourself.
Who Is Responsible?
Many breeds are deformed by design. That is to say, they have been selectively bred to have some structural deformity such as short legs (Bassett Hound) or a short maxilla (boxer). If these genetic deformities result in situations that require treatment, who is responsible for paying for that care? Some would suggest that the breeder ir responsible, but the people who purchase these deformed animals need to take responsibility for their breed-choice decision.
Just Say No to Bad Medicine
What to do when we offer a client a choice between Plan A and Plan B (both medically appropriate) and they decline both but request Plan C (not medically appropriate)? The College of Veterinarians of Ontario tells us we are obliged to refuse to provide inappropriate care, even when the owner requests it.
B.A.R.F Diets
May people are turning to raw diets for their dogs and cats. This article discusses some serious concerns about these diets, whether home made or commercially prepared.
Local Anesthesia
While all dental and oral procedures must be done under general anesthesia, local anesthetics are also of tremendous value when performing oral surgery.
Accepting New Referrals
Hale Veterinary Clinic is accepting new referrals! If you are a veterinarian looking to refer a patient, please fill out our referral form. If you are a client whose pet has already been referred to us, learn more about what to expect at your pet's appointment.