Wedge prop, small

A one-piece, radiolucent mouth prop for dogs and cats anatomically designed to hold the mouth open during anesthesia, radiography, oral surgery and dentistry by securely engaging the premolars and molars with no moving parts and when canines are absent.  Ultrasound, heat, or cold sterilize. Small size for cats and smaller dogs, large for medium to large dogs

NOTICE: Veterinarians have used spring-loaded mouth "gags" in cats and dogs for many years. However, the spring-loaded devices are no longer recommended. A study published in THE VETERINARY JOURNAL (2014) showed that the spring-loaded "gags" generating constant force contributes to bulging of the soft tissues between the mandible and the tympanic bulla in cats. This force leads to the compression of the maxillary arteries as they course through the osseous structures. In cats the maxillary arteries are the main source of blood supply to the retinae and brain. Reduction of the blood flow can result in temporary or permanent blindness and neurologic abnormalities. Spring-loaded "gags" constant force can also cause jaw muscle strain and injury to the temporomandibular joints. It is recommended to use "static" mouth props such as the WEDGE. Be sure to not open the jaw to its maximum to avoid muscle strain and temporomandibular jaw injury.