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| February is Dental Health Month February is Pet Dental Health Month, and we will be offering 10% off routine dental cleanings. Please call to set up an appointment or to learn more about preventing periodontal disease. Do you brush your pet’s teeth? Tooth brushing is the best way to prevent buildup of tartar which can lead to bad breath, periodontal disease, and loss of teeth. See the video below for helpful tips on how to brush your pet’s teeth. http://www.avmatv.org/channel.cfm?c=417&s=64 If you are not able to brush your pet’s teeth, we offer a variety of CET dental products for your pet’s dental health. The next best thing to brushing your pet’s teeth is to use CET daily oral rinse. We also highly recommend CET dental chews which contain dental enzymes and taste great! A water additive is another easy alternative. Stop by our hospital for a free sample of a CET chew! Please visit the following websites for more information about pet dental health – http://www.avma.org/animal_health/npdhm/default.asp Why Flea Prevention is Important Even in Winter Months
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| A common misconception amongst pet owners is that there is no need to apply monthly flea prevention during cold winter months. However it is very important that you continue year round with your choice of flea prevention for your pet! One female flea is capable of producing 25,000 offspring in one month! Fleas can cause tapeworms, major itching and discomfort to your pet and even your own family! Microchips- The end of the year is a common time for traveling, and lost pets! Tags and collars can break or slip off. Microchipping is a safe and permanent way to identify your pet. We offer microchipping at a low cost. The microchip is $5.00 and there is a registration fee of $18.00 to register with DataMars.
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Canine Influenza Vaccine
If your dog goes to doggy daycare, boarding facilities, or dog parks, we are now recommending the Canine Influenza vaccine.
The Canine Influenza vaccine involves an initial injection followed by a booster 3 weeks later. If your pet has a current physical exam, you will not be charged an office visit fee.
The Canine Influenza H3N8 virus has only been reported in dogs. It has not been reported in this area yet, however, outbreaks have occurred on the East Coast. With the amount that pets travel these days, it is possible that canine influenza could spread to this area. Symptoms of canine influenza include coughing, low grade fever, and nasal discharge. The virus is very contagious and has spread rapidly through kennels during outbreaks. Most affected dogs only develop minor symptoms. A few dogs have died from severe secondary pneumonia. If your pet develops the symptoms mentioned above, please contact your veterinarian and isolate your dog from other pets.
For more information about canine influenza, please contact your veterinarian or read the fact sheet from the Center for Disease control at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/canine/
