Rea Road Animal Hospital

The month of February has been designated by the American Veterinary Medical Society as National Pet Dental Health Month.  The goal is to educate pet owners about the importance of dental health.  Many pet owners dismiss bad breath as “dog breath”, but odor could be an indication of an underlying issue.  Routine dental cleanings can not only prevent periodontal disease, but can also uncover issues that would go unseen otherwise.  Advanced dental disease can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and possibly infection of the heart and kidneys.  Overall, maintaining your pet’s dental health can result in a longer, healthier life.

 During the month of February we will be offering savings on our recommended dental cleaning package.  Space is limited, so be sure to schedule your pet’s dental now!  For more information, please call our office at (704) 544-6313.

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Many pet owners don’t realize that table scraps from a holiday meal can be dangerous for their furry friends.  If your pets are likely to beg at the table for scraps or even raid the garbage can for leftovers, secure them in another room until dinner has been cleaned up and the trash taken out.  Some hazardous holiday items include (but are not limited to):

In short, keep all holiday goodies out of reach and only treat your pets with healthy, animal approved snacks.  Also be sure to keep an eye on your pet with any new toys, and remove any and all labels, tags, or other small parts before play time.

If your believe your pet has ingested a potentially toxic holiday food or item, contact a veterinarian immediately. For after hour emergencies, click here.