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Audio: Don't use spring-loaded dental gags in cats!
Hear about the possible harmful effects of this practice.
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Are you still using spring-loaded mouth gags to keep cats' mouths open during dental imaging or treatment? Did you know that there is a risk of causing cortical blindness? Veterinary dentist and surgeon Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta discusses the danger of this type of gag in cats and presents an alternative when obtaining dental x-rays.
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