Dentistry Spotlight
October 8, 2010 by Olathe Animal Hospital
Filed under Featured Patients
Biggie is a 10-year old cat, adopted about 5 years ago. Dr. Peuser examined her because her owners were concerned about a patch of hair loss on her back, which she licked excessively. When he looked in her mouth, he could see some serious problems with her teeth. As it turned out, Biggie had… Read more
Feline Resorptive Lesions
October 6, 2010 by Olathe Animal Hospital
Filed under Dentistry
External root resorption of teeth is one of the most common dental diseases of our feline patients. Some reports state 50-70% of cats have resorptive lesions. These “cat cavities” are called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions based on the cells found lining these cavities that do not… Read more


