Did you know?

- Just like in people, our pet's behaviour can change if they are experiencing pain in their mouth.

     - You might notice your pet is more lethargic ( they don't have as much energy) than usual or they become more aggressive.

     - Dogs may not show as much interest in wrestling games or in chasing a ball as they normally would.

- There are a few signs that your pet has  gum disease or oral pain

     - Smelly breath

     - Discoloured teeth

     - A swollen face

     - Loose teeth

     - Your pet avoids chewing hard food and bones.

- Periodontal (gum) disease is the most common chronic disease is pets, but it is quite easy to prevent by doing a few simple things including:

     - A dental friendly diet- these are specially developed foods that work to break down plaque to stop it causing gum disease

     - A dental check- up with your veterinarian- this will give you the best idea of how healthy your pet's mouth is and what you need to be doing

     - Regular tooth brushing- this help prevent periodontal disease in our pets. You can buy a special toothbrush for your pet and even get special meaty flavoured toothpase to make the experience quite enjoyable for them. Speak with us at your pet's next check up

- Continuing research has shown that gum disease can affect other organs of the body

     - Gums have a very rich blood supply, making it easy for bacteria from unhealthy gums to enter the bloodstream.

     - Once in the bloodstream bacteria can move to the kidney, heart muscles or liver of pets causing damage and even organ failure.

For the month of August we are offering a free dental checkup with one of our trained nurses. They will assess your pets teeth, discuss general dental care and advise if dentistry is required.

Please Contact Us via phone or email to book in your appointment.

For further information please read through the attached brochure.