Special Feature: Dental Health Month is Coming!

  

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!  In celebration of oral health, all dental cleaning appointments scheduled in the month of February will have the prophylaxis portion donated by the hospital.  Oral disease is painful for our pets and, left untreated, can affect other parts of the body. 

Prevention is the most effective and successful tool to minimize our pets' risk of a potentially life threatening disease.  An annual physical exam and oral exam are key components of a preventative health care program.  At home teeth brushing is a great way to help prevent dental disease. 


Click here for information on how to introduce teeth brushing to your pet.  A dental prophylaxis may be recommended by the vet when brushing alone is not enough.  A prophylaxis is the cleaning and polishing of the tooth crown and under the gum line.

Check out the Veterinary Oral Health Council to learn more about pet dental disease, treatment, and prevention.  Keep your pet's mouth from looking like this.