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Purrfect Pets
National Pet Dental Heath Month
Don't turn your nose to Fido's or Fluffy's bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet's teeth and gums but its internal organs as well.
To address the significance of oral health care for pets, at Purrfect Pets we focus on National Pet Dental Health every February. Continue reading to learn more about how you can improve the dental (and overall) health of your pets.
Show us your pets' pearly whites! We're looking for photos of your pets' beautiful teeth — and we mean any kind of pets: dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, ferrets, goats, cows ... fuzzy, furred or finned, you name it. After all, pets need dental care, too. View and submit photos on our Purrfect Pets Veterinary Clinic page during the month of February and don't forget to share with friends.
Things that you can do:
There are a few simple steps that you as pet owners can do to preserve your pets' oral cavity:
- Daily Tooth Brushing
- Dental Chews/ Treats
- Veterinary Prophylaxis with anesthesia -we offer professional dental cleaning services.
For more information about preventative measures and professional dental cleanings at Purrfect Pets contact us at (242)364-101
Poor oral health can lead to:
- Periodontal disease- Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs even though it's completely preventable. Learn more about how you can prevent it here. Periodontal disease
- Bad breath
- Tooth loss
- Loss of appetite due to oral pain
- Gingivitis
- Severe damage to internal organs
- Can I get a copy of my pets' medical records? Yes, simply call and make a request.
- What foods are toxic to my pets? The most common are onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts. Other foods are toxic as well.
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Prince Charles Drive & #1 College Gardens Drive
At the traffic light just east of Commonwealth Bank.