National Pet Dental Health Month ? February 2013 | City Creatures ...

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

Receive an extra 10% off dental cleanings at City Creatures Animal Hospital for the

ENTIRE MONTH!

Did you know by 3 years of age 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some form of periodontal disease? Did you also know periodontal disease can affect the major organs of your pets? Including the heart, liver kidneys, lung, and the brain.

The first part of periodontal disease starts with plaque. This is a soft coating that covers the teeth of your pet. Easily removed with a soft cloth or pet toothbrush, yet just like us some plaque is missed. This plaque then hardens into calculus. Over time the gums recede and calculus builds up. Because of the gum recession and constant build up of calculus this may cause tooth, root, tissue, and jaw decay.

Once calculus has been formed, your Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinarian Technician must step in to do a prophylaxis (dental cleaning).

At City Creatures Animal Hospital we recommend having blood work performed first to verify the organs are working well enough to metabolize the anesthesia and to make sure there is no underlying infection or anemia. Then your pet will receive a full dental exam under anesthesia, scaling of the teeth, dental x-rays, removal of any teeth that are diseased and finally a tooth polishing.

There are a few steps you can do to practice continued dental care for your pet.

1.? Brush your pets teeth regularly with an approved dental brush and paste made ?specifically for pets.

2.? Watch for any signs of periodontal disease. Such as inflamed gums, bad breath, rubbing of the muzzle, slow eating, large calculus build up, and loose, or missing teeth .????????????????????????????????????????????? .

3.? Make annual exams at your pet and as your pet ages semi-annual exams.

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For an appointment and dental cleaning call us today at 873-7000.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don?t forget your exotic pets also need oral exams.? City Creatures offers beak and teeth trims for all our exotic companion pets.

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