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~ BAC'S DENTAL SEASON SPECIAL ~
February is National Dental month. Belleville Animal Clinic is
offering a dentistry special through April 15, 2012.
We are
offering a complete dental cleaning, physical exam,
pre-operative blood work, one month of Advantage or Advantage
Multi and a home dental kit.
More
details to come, please call the clinic at 233-5720 if you have
any questions.
- Why is it important to examine your pet's
mouth?
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Dental calculus (tartar) is composed of various
mineral salts, organic material and food
particles. In the early
stages of accumulation,
the material is soft (plaque), but it
later hardens
and adhere to the teeth. Continual accumulation
causes
inflammation of the gums and eventual
recession of the
gums and loss of teeth. The breath becomes very odorous and the
mouth becomes a dangerous source of infection.
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Canine |
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Untreated tooth and gum disease may allow
bacteria to enter the bloodstream and cause
damage
to the valves of the heart.
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Feline |
- How do you protect your pet from a dirty
mouth?
*Feed hard or coarse foods.
*Provide rawhide, hard rubber or nylon chew toys
or hard treat foods. Remember that the teat foods are a source
of calories and may lead to obesity if too many are given.
*Brush your pet's teeth periodically. Your
veterinarian can provide a special enzymatic toothpaste
developed for the teeth of cats and dogs. Abrasive dental
cleaning pads are also helpful in cleaning the teeth. Water and
baking soda can be used with a soft toothbrush but are less
effective than tooth-paste developed for animals.
*Regular professional cleaning by your
veterinarian is the most effective way to ensure good
dental health for your pet.
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