Brushing Up On Pet Dental Health
Posted on 2011-09-21 07:20:52
Home Dental Cleanings Help Prevent Disease
Just like good hygiene for you means regular brushing and flossing, good pet care includes regular teeth cleanings and examinations. Regular pet dental cleaning prevents erosion of gum tissue, promotes healthy enamel and makes your pet more pleasant to be around. It can also help pets live healthier lives and minimize visits to a veterinary hospital oral issues. Bryan residents are invited to partner with our veterinarians at Fountain City Veterinary Hospital to develop a home pet dental routine for pets.Visit Our Bryan Veterinarian before Starting Home Dental Cleanings
Let us help you get started. Bad breath in animals may be an indication of a number of medical conditions, including kidney failure, animal diabetes, infections, cancer, or unhealthy eating habits. A professional dental exam at our hospital will ensure that your pet does not have any oral health issues or other related illnesses. Finally, we will show you proper cleaning techniques in our Bryan office.
Start with the right tools. Pet stores offer a variety of customized pet dental cleaning tools and toothpastes. A brush cleaning tool works for most pets, but there are many other cleaning tools available, such as finger brushes. Please be sure to pick up a tube of pet specific toothpaste. They come in great meat flavors that your animal will enjoy and feature enzymes that aid in cleaning and are safe to swallow (unlike human toothpastes).
Start slow. You’ll save yourself a lot of grief and your pet a lot of discomfort if you get them used to the idea of cleanings before starting in with a full dental cleaning. Let your pet lick the toothpaste from the dental tool and get familiar with the paste and the tool. Once your pet is comfortable, very gently clean the teeth and gums. Focus on the outside areas. Clean your pets’ teeth once or twice a week.
There are many effective chews and toys designed to help keep your pet's teeth clean. The best chew for your pet is the one that is safe and enjoyable. If you have questions about quality chews and toys, please as one of our veterinarians or staff members.
What steps or techniques do you use to make regular brushing a good experience for you and your pet?
Bryan Veterinarian Stresses Early Flea and Tick Control
Posted on 2011-09-12 18:53:02
Ignoring flea season can be more than just uncomfortable for you and your pets. It can be dangerous. Our veterinary hospital emphasizes that all pet owners — even owners of indoor pets — must address potential flea infestations. Early prevention is key. Although you many only see a few of these pests, often there are thousands that you don't see.Flea prevention for dogs and cats is the best defense against infestations. At Fountain City Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians can show you how to use topical flea medications on your cat or dog. One dosage every month is all it takes to keep fleas and ticks at bay.
Why You Need to Be Concerned about Flea and Tick Season
Why is it so important to control fleas and ticks on your cat or dog? These parasites not only bite you and your animal, but they can cause a wide range of pet health problems, such as dermatitis and tapeworms. Our animal vet clinic in Bryan recommends that pet owners begin using flea medications in early spring, before Ohio's flea and tick season starts. Once established, a flea colony is much harder to eradicate. Monthly applications of flea medicines, such as Frontline and Advantage, kill flea eggs as well as adult fleas.
Our animal hospital staff can show you how you and your pet can be flea-free. We use a number of methods to treat fleas, including preventative medications and treatments to kill existing fleas and eggs. If your pet has fleas, our staff can recommend treatments for killing the fleas and controlling the infestation in your home.
Our veterinarians treat cats and dogs throughout Byran and Northwest Ohio. In addition to helping you control fleas, we offer a full range of pet care services, including teeth cleaning, vaccinations, and pet surgery.
Have you had a recent experience with fleas and ticks on your pet? Do you have any advice for other pet owners facing the same situation? Share your experiences with our readers by posting a comment below.
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