January and February are Pet Dental Months!!!
Pets Need Dental Care Too.....
For most of us, taking care of our teeth and gums has been a part of our daily routine since we were kids.  Just as it is for us, good dental care is important for our pets too, and requires both consistent professional care from your veterinarian and home care from you.
Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets...
An astounding 80% of dogs and cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Dental Society.
Periodontal disease is more common in smaller breed pets because the teeth are often too large for their mouth, which forces the teeth closer together and creates pockets for tartar to accumulate.
Periodontal disease is not limited to the mouth.  Infection and inflammation starting in the teeth and gums can travel to the heart, kidneys, and liver and lead to serious health problems.
Know the warning signs....
Be on the look out for some of the more common symptoms of periodontal disease which include; bad breath, abnormal drooling, pawing at the face or mouth, yellow brown crust on the teeth, dropping food out of the mouth, hesitant chewing or swallowing food whole. and subdued behavior.
You can make a difference in decreasing the risk of oral disease in your pet....
Ensure that your pet has regular dental exams and follow through on professional cleaning as recommended by your veterinarian.
Practice regular dental care at home, such as routine teeth brushing with specially formulated toothpaste, or feeding diets with proven benefits in plaque and tartar removal.

Fun Facts
Puppies have 28 baby teeth that are replaced by 42 permanent teeth that emerge at 4 months of age.
Fractured teeth are the most common dental problem in dogs - aggressive chewing on hard objects is the main cause cited by veterinary dental experts.
Kittens have 26 baby teeth that are replaced by 30 permanent teeth that emerge at 3-4 months of age.
Odontalclastic resorptive lesions are the most common oral disease in cats.  Studies show that more than 28% of cats develop at least one of these painful lesions during their lifetime.

Come in for a dental cleaning during the months of January and February and save 15% off your pets dental!

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