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February is National Pet Dental Month!!
When Was the Last Tme You Looked in Your Pet's Mouth???
Most people are not aware how common dental disease is in dogs and cats. Most pet owners don't recognize its damaging effects or know the steps that can be taken to help prevent major oral health problems. Periodontal disease, the inflammation and/or infection of the gums and bone around the teeth, affects 85% of all companion pets by the age of three.
If your pet has bad breath, occasionally vomits whole food or you notice abnormal drooling, discomfort when playing with a toy or discomfort when eating, then your pet has signs of dental disease. There are steps you can take to treat periodontal disease or even prevent it!
- Take your pet to your veterinarian for a professional cleaning and scaling
- Implement a regular dental routine at home
- Schedule regular veterinary check ups which include an oral examination
- Discuss with your veterinarian the best chew toys for your pet. Your veterinarian may also recommend a dental diet that may aid in the prevention of plaque build up
During the month of February, Natick Animal Clinic is providing a 10% discount on dental procedures. If you make an appointment in February, even if your pet's cleaning appointment is scheduled later in the year, the discount will apply. Give us a call now at (508) 653-5020 to make an appointment. Inquire about our payment plans for dental care.
Save on Hill's t/d Diet
Natick Animal Clinic and Hill's Pet Nutrition Announce
50% off all Hill's t/d dental diet during Dental Health Months, February and March!
Local Pet Therapy Dog Makes It Big in "O Magazine"
Wignall Animal Hospital patient, Jake DeLong, is featured in the February issue of "O: The Oprah Magazine". Jake (pictured here with his mom, Kathy) is a pet therapy dog who visits local human patients and elderly residents spreading his canine cheer! "There's our dog now!" is how Jake is greeted by his senior citizen patients when he visits, as they proudly share in his ownership even if just for those few minutes on regular visits. A well behaved 5 year old Golden Retriever, Jake is able to respond to word-free commands using just hand signals which enables him to visit environments where giving oral commands might be problematic, including with some very sick patients. For more information about the pet therapy program Jake participates in, visit the New England Pet Partners website at http://www.newenglandpetpartners.org/ and you can see Jake in the CoverGirl® spread beginning on page 35, in the February 2010 issue of O: The Oprah Magazine
