Four stages of dental disease in dogs and cats
Learn about the four stages of dental disease in pets and how to prevent and treat each stage effectively
Kate Ballard
BVM&S MRCVS, MANZCVS
Kate graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2002 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. She's currently a veterinary surgeon at Fiveland Vets, she has a special interest in caring for older cats, and is an Advanced Practitioner in Feline Medicine. Kate is also a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) (Feline Medicine). Kate enjoys surgery and feline dentistry, providing expert care to her patients. Outside of work, she spends her time baking, looking after her family, and horse riding.
Education and qualifications:
MRCVS, BVM&S University of Edinburgh (2002)
RCVS Advance Practitioner in Feline Medicine
MANZCVS, Feline Medicine
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Four stages of dental disease in dogs and cats
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