Tumors of the oral cavity represent approximately 10% of all tumors with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) being one of the most frequently diagnosed oral malignant tumors..
With the 2018 coming to an end, the Animal Hospital Postojna team sincerely thanks you for your trust and we assure you that we will do everything to keep it and strengthen it. For the 2019 we wish you to remain determined in your professional aspirations, healthy and prosperous.
Arytenoid lateralisation surgery consists of a change of the position of one of the laryngeal cartillages, which helps to open glottis during respiration, and enables normal breathing in the affected animal.
Lara is now enjoying her life on three legs, free of pain and continues her antitumor treatment.
Although every anaesthetic and surgical procedure carries certain risks, most can be prevented by performing proper (pre-anaesthetic) examination, using appropriate equipment and techniques and providing careful monitoring.
Oral homecare should be instituted early in the life of an animal and continued throughout the life with regular professional oral care to ensure periodontal health in pet animals.
A lot of diagnostic procedures and treatments in veterinary medicine require the animal to be under general anaesthesia. And it is many times anaesthesia, that is perceived by the owner as a big threat to the life of the animal.
We are most happy and proud to invite you to join us to a gastroenterology evening here at Animal Hospital Postojna! Bring your questions and difficult cases up for a discussion on October 1, 2018.
We are happy to invite you to our WSAVA educational event on November 3 & 4, 2018, where we will focus on anesthesia techniques and pain management in dogs and cats with oral and dental diseases.
Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that is becoming standard of care for several procedures in veterinary medicine.
Bonus, a 10-year-old old Boxer came from Poland to our Hospital because of severe neurological signs.
At Animal Hospital Postojna we can also provide accommodation for you.
Dental extractions are a surgical procedure, therefore basic surgical principles apply, including an aseptic surgical technique. Appropriate instruments and techniques are needed for a successful and safe surgical procedure. Dental radiographs are of an utmost importance to confirm that dental extractions were successful, especially when complications occur.
With advanced imaging (i.e. computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) becoming widely available to veterinary practices, brain tumors are being commonly diagnosed as a cause of clinical neurological signs in dogs and cats. Symptomatic management, surgical excision via craniotomy and external beam radiation therapy are currently the most common treatments for intracranial neoplasia in veterinary medicine.
Many oral and dental diseases in dogs occur with aging of the animals, however, puppies can also be affected. Therefore, it is important that we pay attention to the congenital defects, but also to dental and maxillofacial trauma and other diseases in the puppies during their first months of life.
We fully understand that visiting us with your animal, especially if she or he has to stay with us for the treatment, can be very stressful. But rest assured – we are commited to the best possible care of your animal! So, while waiting, take a moment to visit Postojna or the surrounding area.
Lymphomas are cancers that are derived from white blood cells (lymphocytes), cells that are part of the immune system.
Emergencies in veterinary dentistry and maxillofacial surgery include management of dental fractures, luxations and avulsions, management of jaw fractures, temporomandibular joint fractures and luxations and soft tissue injuries.
Veterinarians perform procedures with animals under general anaesthesia on a daily basis. For many treatments, that can be performed without anaesthesia in humans, animals need to be under general anaesthesia.
Buprenorphine hydrochloride is a partial μ-opioid agonist with a structure very similar to morphine. The receptor pharmacology and pharmacokinetics profile of buprenorphine is complex but unique and contributes to its distinct safety and efficacy. It provides an additional option in the fight against pain in dogs and cats (if you know how to use it).
Radiotherapy is a form of local therapy against cancer and can be used as a sole treatment, especially if the tumor cannot be removed surgically.
When the tumor location is unfavorable for removal with appropriate safety margins due to vitally important surrounding structures, it is essential to carefully plan surgical procedure and find the best solution for each individual case.
The extent of postoperative care in dental patients varies depending on the extent of the disease(s) and procedure(s).
In Animal Hospital Postojna we offer practical training (externship) in small animal medicine, especially in the fields of canine and feline surgery, dentistry, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging (especially CT), oncology (including radiotherapy) and inpatient care.
We are happy to invite you to our second spring seminar on May 19 & 20, where we will focus on neoplastic neurologic diseases.
My grandfather “nono” Janez Jelačin, born in 1888, was an enthusiast for the treatment of animals, as evidenced also by the notes from Animal Health Course held at Grm near Novo mesto, dated April 1914.
More and more veterinary cancer patients are treated with multimodal therapy approaches.
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with one or more anticancer medications, which are most effective in cases in which cells divide rapidly.
Malignant melanoma (OMM) is the most common nonodontogenic oral tumour in dogs.
Trauma to the maxillofacial region most commonly results in maxillofacial fractures, dentoalveolar injuries, and/or soft tissue injuries of the oral cavity and face.
Periodontal diseases and basic periodontal therapy – an essential start to any successful oral/dental treatment procedure.
Intraoral radiography in the diagnosis of dental diseases in the cat – a simple must.
Oral examination should be a part of every physical examination in dogs and cats, just as a full physical examination should be performed in animals that are presented due to presumed oral/dental disease.
Dental trauma is very common in dogs and cats and majority of the problem is not visible to the naked eye
At Animal Hospital Postojna we are dedicated to the treatment of animals with cancer.
