Doggie Breath Buster Tips
Does your furry friend have horrible halitosis? Do you cower when
Fido showers you with puppy kisses? Well, then perhaps it is time to
take a look inside his mouth and see if it’s time for a dental
cleaning. Chances are that if he is like the average pet, then oral
disease may have already started. It is known that, over 80% of dogs
and cats have periodontal disease by the age of 2 years.
What signs of dental disease should you look for?
- Yellow or brown discoloration on teeth
- Bad breath
- Red or bleeding gums
- Change in eating pattern (i.e. prefers soft foods, won’t chew
on toys or bones)
Dental cleanings are important preventative care step for our
pets overall health. During a dental cleaning, teeth are
ultrasonically scaled, polished, and examined for abnormalities.
Dental x-rays may be taken to investigate problem teeth further.
Most pets should have their teeth cleaned every year, and some with
severe periodontal disease warrant cleanings every 6 months.
In addition to regular cleanings, pet owners can take steps at home
to battle pet dental disease. Tooth brushing is the still the best
preventative measure and should be done 3-7 times a week using pet
toothpaste. Other home dental care steps include dental rinses,
special dental diets, and dental chews. A periodontal vaccine (Porphyromonas)
may be used to further battle periodontal disease. The best advice
is to use a combination of several dental steps and to be consistent
with preventative dental care.
Click on these links for more dental health information from the
Veterinary News Network:
(links will open in a new window)
Video on
“Advances in Pet Dentistry”
Story on
“Dental Scaling Without Anesthesia”
Dental Month Special
Join us in celebrating National Pet Dental Wellness Month! Schedule
your pet’s dental cleaning by 3/31/10 for our dental special which
includes:
- Free dental exam
- Free bath
- Free nail trim
- $30.00 off dental cleaning
- Dental home care kit
$100 SAVINGS !
Pet of the Month
We are pleased to announce our February 2010 Pet of the Month……
“Keesha” is a spunky gal that has fought and won against her recent
illness. The LMAH staff is proud to nominate her as our Pet of the
Month. Visit our website to see her photo at www.lmah.net
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