All Pets Veterinary Centre

21/10/2026

What’s hiding beneath the gumline?

A tooth can look fairly normal on the surface while the root underneath is damaged, infected or no longer properly supported by bone.

That’s where dental X-rays come in. They help us see the tooth roots, surrounding bone and hidden areas that simply cannot be assessed properly from the outside - giving us a much clearer picture of what your pet actually needs.

At All Pets, dental X-rays are part of our COHAT - Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment - as standard, alongside a full oral examination and dental charting.

Sometimes an X-ray confirms a tooth can stay. Sometimes it shows us that treatment is needed. And sometimes removing the tooth is the right decision to prevent further pain or problems.

Because dental care is about much more than what we can see on the surface.

Read more in our recent blog:https://allpets.je/dental-x-rays/

19/10/2026

POV: your cat considers this an inconvenience.

The carrier. The car journey. The waiting. The audacity of being examined.

We get it.

Cats experience vet visits in their own very particular way, which is why we try to give them time, space and a more considered approach wherever we can. That might mean letting them settle before we start, using gentle handling, keeping restraint to a minimum, or simply allowing them a moment to decide whether we are acceptable company.

And with our new dedicated Cat Clinic, we’re creating a space designed around feline patients and their famously high standards.

They may still consider the whole thing unnecessary.

But we’ll do our best to make it feel a little less offensive.

18/10/2026

12/10/2026

Custard recently came in to see us for his neutering procedure - but first, there was a little dental detective work to do. 🐾

During his pre-neuter check, we noticed that some of Custard’s teeth appeared to be missing. Sometimes, teeth that look “missing” are actually hiding beneath the gum, which can cause problems such as dentigerous cysts if left unchecked.

So, while Custard was under anaesthetic, we took the opportunity to do some dental X-rays and make sure there were no hidden teeth waiting below the surface.

Good news for Custard: the X-rays confirmed there were no teeth hiding under the gum, so we were able to continue with the main event - his castration.

He snoozed through it all, no doubt dreaming of walkies, waggy cuddles and getting back to being his lovely self.

Custard is now on the road to a speedy recovery. Good boy, Custard.

02/10/2026

Feel Good Friday with the gorgeous Alfie, who is now dental pain-free! 🥳🦷

His eagle-eyed owners noticed that his teeth didn’t look quite right, so Alfie came in to see Emily for a COHAT (Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment).

Unfortunately, the examination revealed that Alfie had not one, but TWO fractured carnassial teeth that needed removal - these are the large, triple-rooted molar teeth towards the back of the mouth.

As you can see, the crowns of both teeth had fractured, leaving the pink pulp exposed. This is extremely painful, even if our pets don’t always show obvious signs of dental pain 🥺🦷

So, what caused it? Alfie LOVES a good chew and had been enjoying his extensive collection of yak chews, antlers and bones 🦴

While our dogs may absolutely love them, these chews can unfortunately be too hard for their teeth.
👉 A simple rule of thumb: if you can’t make an indentation in the chew with your fingernail, it’s too hard!

Alfie’s story is a great reminder to check what our dogs are chewing on and of the importance of regular dental checks 🫶🏻🦷🐾

24/09/2026

A reminder on the importance of your dog’s annual vaccinations 🐕

💉 With a recent case of leptospirosis confirmed on the island, we’d like to reassure our clients that annual vaccination remains the best way to protect your dog against this serious disease.

🦠 🐀 Leptospirosis is spread through infected urine - commonly from rats, and contaminated water or soil.

🌡️ Symptoms can vary but may include lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, changes in urination, fever and jaundice (yellow gums).

🏥 The good news is that we can diagnose leptospirosis with a quick in-house blood test, allowing us to start treatment as quickly as possible if needed.

🫶🏻 If you have any concerns about your dog’s health or are unsure when your dog’s booster is due, please get in touch.

(📸 pic of the adorable Meadow at her recent vaccination)