Today, as never before, dogs participate in organized social programs that keep them on the go. Doggy Day Care, Dog Parks, Training Classes, Grooming Salons, Boarding Facilities, comprise some of the venues where groups of dogs, from varied backgrounds, gather to interact, and enjoy the pack dynamic. On the surface, socialization is great for them, but the flip side of increased interaction with other dogs, is the potential for diseases to spread among them as they share water bowls, come in contact with one another’s secretions, share toys, and roughhouse together! Depending on their age (puppies and seniors are at
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Bad Breath in Dogs in Holmdel, NJ
Just as with humans, dental disease can have debilitating consequences for your pets! Bad breath in dogs and cats is not a “given”, and should never be ignored. Generally it’s the first sign of a plaque forming bacteria build-up that when left untreated, can lead to serious gum disease, infection, and tooth decay. With time, the inflammation and infection in the mouth becomes more destructive, and often migrates from the mouth to the heart, lungs, and kidneys where it negatively impacts your pet’s overall health. Sound dental hygiene begins with an evaluation of puppy and kitten teeth to identify any
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PROTECTING THEIR EARS…
Both dogs and cats are susceptible to acute and chronic ear infections, and, like humans, the consequences of allowing them to go untreated can be significant. Identifying the cause and formulating an effective treatment plan can be complicated. Often owners fail to recognize the early warning signs of an ear infection: – Scratching near the ear and side of the head – Head shaking – Rubbing the side of the head along furniture and the floor – Redness inside the ear with possible warmth to the touch If untreated, the symptoms increase as the infection becomes more serious: – Pain
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WHY DEDICATE FEBRUARY TO DENTAL HYGIENE?
The most underutilized tool of prevention in Veterinary Medicine, is the routine dental. Despite statistical data confirming that by age 3, 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some form of dental disease, a substantial number of owners choose not to follow their Veterinarians’ advice, forgoing a comprehensive dental evaluation and cleaning. By ignoring dental care, bacteria is allowed to grow, unchecked, in the warm, moist conditions that exist naturally in the mouth, releasing toxins that have damaging consequences for the pet. They assume “bad breath” goes hand in hand with pet ownership, and by the time they seek
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