Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, is a veterinary dental expert with Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic in Flower Mound, Texas.
Considering osteoarthritic disease at any age
Mobility problems in younger dogs may be linked to the condition often seen in older pets
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The importance of feline oral health
Early detection and routine therapy are key to preventing periodontal disease.
Dental Pain and Inflammation—Acute and Chronic
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Educating clients about geriatric pet care
Older cats and dogs require special care both in and out of the clinic. Here are some important behaviors owners should monitor at home, plus some tips and tricks you can recommend for caring for senior pets.
Top 5 ailments in senior dogs
Early detection of disease is key to maximizing an older dog’s quality of life. Teaching owners about common ailments can help these ptients get appropriate treatment sooner rather than later.
Welcoming and caring for senior pets
When it comes to providing proper care to older dogs and cats, client education is key in helping to detect early signs of illness.
Make the oldies golden: Handling anxiety in senior patients
You and your veterinary clients both want the best for senior cats and dogs, but taking care of our older furry friends can be a challenge. Heres some advice.
Rest your weary bones: 3 products for senior pets
As pets get older, its important to keep them as pain free as possible. Here are three product ideas to keep pets comfortable and safe from injury.
Extractions in the Real World
After years of writing articles and chapters as well giving many lectures on extraction techniques, there are common questions I receive over and over again about diagnostics, equipment and surgical closure.
Open wide: Seize your opportunity to spot oral tumors
A thorough veterinary dental examination is your chance to catch these distressing eruptions early.
Once and for all-what's the big deal about veterinary dental radiography?
Veterinary dentist Dr. Heidi Lobprise cites legal precedent for making the switch to this dental essential.
5 real world dental radiograph hacks
What can spiral perm rollers, a tree at noon and your own opposable thumbs teach you about taking dental radiographs? Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, explains.
Get your veterinary dental clients to testify!
Clients afraid of the anesthesia necessary for dental care in their senior pets? Listen to this.
Senior dental care: Never too old for good dental health
With individualized anesthesia protocols and appropriate monitoring, veterinary dental procedures are safer than ever before. Now, all senior patients can enjoy the benefits of good dental care.