Small Animal

Dental health is often overlooked in veterinary care, but it is an essential component of an animal’s overall well-being. Dental problems can cause significant discomfort and lead to other health issues if left untreated. Veterinary dental X-rays play a key role in identifying issues such as broken teeth, infections, periodontal disease and tumors, all of which are not always visible during routine oral examinations.

Capturing dental imagery requires accuracy and precision. While humans can be instructed to “hold still” during x-ray alignment, the same does not hold true for animals. They usually require anesthesia to keep them still for an accurate image. 

Promptly and accurately lining up an X-ray image is important to reduce the amount of time the patient spends under anesthesia, increase the efficiency of procedures and improve patient outcomes.

Enter the OnPointe™

It's no secret - the veterinary industry is short-staffed. From vets to vet techs to administrative staff, there are countless positions going unfilled, leaving some to have to carry the weight of many. Because of this situation, many vets must work long hours and be incredibly efficient with their time. 

“While we cannot add headcount to your practice, MAI Animal Health is dedicated to supporting veterinarians through providing the highest quality instruments, supplies and education,” says Mark L. Anderson, DVM, founder of MAI Animal Health.  

Here are three ways that MAI Animal Health can help to make your practice more efficient in the face of limited staff:

Puppies can often struggle to breathe at birth, either from excess mucus or a lack of physical compression due to a c-section. This presents a unique set of problems for veterinarians because everything about a newborn puppy is small — from their brains to their lungs, they are sensitive, fragile animals.  

Resuscitation then becomes