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4 Tuesday May 7 2019 Dentistry is a common daily surgical procedure carried out at our Practice. We are all trained in dentistry and are lucky enough to have dental radiography which in the case of Mabel, it proved invaluable in diagnosing her tooth troubles. Due to most pets poor dental hygiene ( daily tooth brushing isn’t a priority for most people), your pet will at least once in their life need a thorough dental exam, scale and polish and possible extractions under a general anaesthetic. Checking a pets teeth and gums is a regular part of a physical exam. Pet owners often won’t pick up early dental disease, only noticing their pet is suffering if it refuses food, salivates profusely or has a very smelly breath. Many pets will exhibit no clinical symptoms. Poor dental hygiene leads to other serious metabolic diseases like kidney and liver disease, endocarditis, urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal disease to name a few. In older pets, periodontal disease is common. Here you get infection and inflammation around the periodontal ligament and tooth root due to toxins released from the bacteria in tartar. Early on gingivitis ( inflammation around the gingiva) is reversible with thorough scaling and polishing, then a regular home care dental programme involving tooth brushing, various gels to apply to the gums, prescription dental diets, and occasional large raw bones that cant be demolished ( canon bones). If left undiagnosed, gingivitis quickly evolves into periodontitis and you get loss of bone around the root and a loose diseased tooth that requires extraction. McMaster & Heap Veterinary practice DENTISTRY In young animals that present with dental pain, a fractured or chipped tooth exposing the pulp cavity, or diseased root is commonplace. These dental problems are seen in cats due to their fighting and hunting pastimes. We see these issues in dogs due to their obsessive chewing and destroying of bones, hard objects and toys. Mabel, a 71/2 year old Shih Tzu presented as her very attentive owner suspected a tooth issue. Mabel had stopped eating suddenly, wouldn’t pick up and play with her toys and occasionally cried out in pain and had become quiet and clingy. On initial examination her teeth and gums looked very good, apart from some mild tartar and gingivitis. I couldn’t identify any fractured or loose teeth, no lumps, bruising or lesions were seen in the oral cavity, and there appeared to be nothing stuck. On gently opening Mabels mouth open she cried. The rest of her clinical examination was unremarkable. It was decided to anaesthetise Mabel and thoroughly examine and probe her teeth to establish her acute pain. It was only after performing dental radiography that we were we able to identify the problem tooth - an upper molar with an abscessed root that couldn’t be seen from the oral cavity exam. This tooth was extracted and Mabel recovered quickly and uneventfully. Make sure your vet thoroughly inspects your pets mouth on a routine checkup. It can save lots of discomfort and money spent, if dental disease is identified early on. A healthy mouth leads to a happy life! Dr Michele McMaster Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News Clock tower set to be painted green, ochre and sand • By Matt Slaughter THE RESTORED New Brighton Clock Tower will be painted green, ochre and sand. City council staff told the Coastal-Burwood Community Board it will be repainted to replicate the colours it had when it was built in 1934. City council head of parks Andrew Rutledge said the original colours Andrew Rutledge were revealed during the investigation into the tower’s repair. “The paint was removed from the entire structure in order to expose the damage underneath. This also revealed a coloured plaster finish of multiple colours. These colours are believed to be the original colour scheme for the clock tower at the time of its construction in 1934.” Community board chairwoman Kim Money said the decision to use the original colours was a way to honour New Brighton’s past. However, deputy chairman Tim Sintes is concerned discussing the colour scheme at this stage may seem like a way to distract people from the fact the clock tower repair has still not started. “I think they’re just trying to keep us interested NEW LOOK: The New Brighton Clock tower will be painted green, ochre and sand – the original colours used when it was built in 1934. because it’s been going on for so long.” Mr Rutledge said this was not the case and the decision was important given the repairs would be starting soon. “This is not correct. We are in the process of evaluating tenders and finalising the approach.” In spite of this, Mr Sintes said he is not holding PEGASUS POST out hope the clock tower repairs will be moved forward. “From what we’re gathering, the finish of the clock tower is months and months away. I think it might be closer to Christmas.” Work will start when the repair contract has been awarded and is expected to take six to eight months. Open 7 days Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell place phone 338 2534, Fax 339 8624 e. mcmasterandheap@yahoo.co.nz www.mcmasterheap.co.nz McMaster & Heap Dyers Road Landscape & Garden Supplies • Barks • Peastraw • Composts - we supply the best available • Aggregates - Chip, Round and Basecourse • Pavers & Schist products • Pungas • Decorative Stones & Landscaping Rocks • Trailer Hire first hour free with purchase • Bag & Bulk - pick up or delivered David, Carol & Mike We will deliver! 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PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday May 7 2019 5 News Pool players cue to help Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk • By Matt Slaughter PATIENTS struggling to afford everyday necessities have received a helping hand from a group of pool players. For about six months, $1 a game has been collected at the Pierside Cafe to donate to New Brighton Health Care to help patients in need. South New Brighton’s Darryl Lovell said what started as a way to raise money for a beer or two led to the idea to give back. “When we first started up, we did it as a bit of a fun thing to try and help improve our pool . . . originally, we were going to have a few beers on it, but then we realised that there’s a lot of money in there. “It’s for the people who can’t afford their scripts, who have got kids, or can’t afford their doctor’s fees. We wanted to put it back into our own community.” Mr Lovell said 18 pool players helped raise the money. The players were part of a ladder competition and could challenge each other for $1 a game to attempt to make their way to the top of the ladder. The first time Mr Lovell opened the donation box, he said about $1000 had been raised and when he opened it for a second time last week he was pleased to find a further $900. He said the players were thrilled and were already considering other community initiatives to donate to in the future. “If we can get some other ideas for where to give the money from different people out in Brighton each time, it would be good. “It’s actually money for nothing and we’re getting enjoyment out of it as well.” GENEROUS: Rob Mather, Denis Hewison, Darryl Lovell and Phil Church have been donating the proceeds of their pool games to patients at New Brighton Health Care. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER Concerns mounting over New Brighton plan •From page 1 The residents association and Cycle Action New Brighton will collect feedback on the community’s concerns for consideration by the city council. Mr Donovan said of 174 submissions made, the majority called for Marine Pde, between Hawke and Beresford Sts, to be closed to traffic and most were against the new car parks. However, city council head of transport Richard Osborne said only 28 per cent of the submissions supported closing Marine Pde to traffic now, and 46 per cent supported doing this in the future when there are more pedestrians and Oram Ave is Brian Donovan extended. Mr Osborne said no submitters asked for less parking on Marine Pde, but many wanted more, or better parking, in New Brighton. However, Mr Donovan said the current proposal, which was passed by the Coastal-Burwood Community Board, will make Marine Pde dangerous. “There are no provisions for the cyclists to get through there . . . it’s already bad enough now and it’s only going to get worse,” he said. “With a road that’s going to be congested with a whole lot of traffic and a playground where kids are just metres away . . . it’s not shaping up that well for the residents in particular.” Cr East said the design has features to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. “We are slowing the traffic down dramatically in the area. Any non-pedestrian activity that goes through that area has to respect that it is primarily designed for pedestrian access and we are not at this stage CHANGES: Residents groups have voiced concerns over the city council’s current plan to change Marine Pde and parts of New Brighton mall. prohibiting any other forms of transport from going through.” In response to Mr Donovan’s concerns over the planned new car parks, Cr East said the design would allow them to be easily removed if this was necessary. “I see the design as being exceedingly flexible to accommodate change as required in the future.” Cycle Action New Brighton Facebook group admin Celeste Donovan said ensuring pedestrian safety does not have to be expensive, and could be done with a few tweaks to the current plan. “I would like to see that they scrap this idea of adding parking along Marine Pde.” Ms Donovan wants to see the extra space this would create used to build David East wider, separated footpaths, which could be used by cyclists and pedestrians. “It’s not a question of opposing the plan, it’s just opposing the plan in its current form.” CAREERSEXPO 2019 Take a close look at your options AND MAKE SMART CAREER CHOICES! The NZ Careers Expo is your one-stop-shop for careers advice and information from a wide range of employers, training providers and industry organisations. Open to all & entry is free! Visit careersexpo.org.nz for more details CHRISTCHURCH 9-11 MAY - Horncastle Arena Thursday 9th 9-3 /5 -7, Friday 10th 9 -3, Saturday 11th 10-3.
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