Tuesday, February 9, 2016

10 Reasons to have your pets Teeth Professionally Cleaned

10 Reasons to have your pets 

Teeth Professionally Cleaned 


February is National Pet Dental Health Month! White House Animal Hospital wants to provide you with the best possible care; and to do so, we start with the teeth.  Have you ever noticed that all pet exams start with your Veterinarian checking your pets teeth?  Here are the reasons why!

1. Healthy Teeth equals Healthy Breath!
2. Dental disease can cause Heart, Liver, and Kidney problems.
3. Retained baby teeth can cause problems with Adult Teeth and crowd your pets mouth causing permanent tooth loss! Did you know that full grown dogs have 42 teeth and full grown cats have 30 teeth? Before their adult teeth grow in, their baby teeth have to fall out the same as people.
4. Caring for your pet’s teeth and preventing tarter and bacteria buildup can prevent serious health issues later in life, saving you tons of money over the long term!
5. You need regular dental care and you brush your teeth everyday – your pets are no different! Your veterinarian and favorite WHAH Technician can help you learn to brush your dog's teeth and your cat's teeth.
6. Did you know that 4 out of 5 dogs over the age of 3 years have some sort of periodontal disease? It can be caused by the buildup of plaque, so it’s important to go in for regular dental checkups and cleanings. Did you know that the health of your pets depends on the health of their teeth and gums.  Schedule your pets FREE Dental Exam today!
7. Pets that don’t get dental care can painfully lose their teeth – this can be terribly painful and cause serious health and digestion problems.
8. Your dog and cat are very good at hiding pain – you might never know that your pet has a serious dental problem until it’s very advanced. This is yet another reason it’s important to take your pet in for regular dental checkups and regular professional teeth cleanings.  Schedule your pets routine dental in the month of February 2016 and save up to 20% of the cost.
9. Teeth wear out! Your pets are tough on their teeth. Learn the symptoms to keep your pet from experiencing the pain of severely worn teeth:  Lack of appetite, refusing hard treats and chews, pawing at the mouth, and excessive drooling.  If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms schedule an exam with Dr. Link, Dr, Gilbreath, or Dr. McRee to stop the pain today!
10. Learn more about the importance of dental care by visiting our Dental Month Facebook Event and our Blog
Call White House Animal Hospital today at 615-672-0357 or schedule online!
Kristi May, MS, CVPM, LVMT, AHT, BS, ABCDT 
White House Animal Hospital 615-672-0357
https://www.facebook.com/pethospital/ 

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  2. Just like humans, dogs need Healthy Teeth equals Healthy Breath. Sometimes we forget about our pet's needs. It's a good thing I found this article. I think all pet owners should consider reading this one. For pet owner you may visit Esteem dental care for additional information.

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