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MAC Newsletter
Dental Special: Save 15% OFF
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Who is Bella MAC?
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"Bella Mac" Woods
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I am the "forever mascot" & the social media coordinator of Merrill Animal Clinic.
Consider "Friend Requesting" me on Facebook & you will have access to adorable photos, fun facts, up coming MAC videos & amazing special offers!!!
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Bella MAC's page
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Merrill Animal Clinic's Page
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Beth Van Cleve
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Cathy Rogaski
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Scarlet Motycka
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 Before Dental |
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Dental products we recommend
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C.E.T. Chews & Enzadent Toothbrush Kit
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C.E.T. Toothpaste & Finger Brush
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Hill's Feline T/D (Tooth Diet)
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Hill's Canine T/D (Tooth Diet)
is a complete diet, but some of
us give it as Treats!
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T/D Large Bites are huge for Optimal Crunching!
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 How T/D works
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Do you have a photo of your pet that you would like to share with MAC's Newsletter readers? If so, post it on our Facebook page. Or you can bring it into our clinic (we will scan it in & give it back to you) or you can e-mail it to us at Merrill7530@gmail.com
Just give us permission to publish your photo(s) & your pets may end up in a future edition of our Newsletter, possibly make an appearance on Our Website and/or our Facebook page  .
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Welcome back to the most anticipated edition of Merrill Animal Clinic's Newsletter! The Dental Special is our most utilized & economical newsletter of the year! That is why we are offering huge savings on dentals in the month of September! |
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Holla!
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"DayyyyYo" used with permission by NoisyTart
(Click the photo to see the original) |
Did you know that William Shakespeare coined the phrase "Holla?" His character Marcellus yells it in the play Hamlet to get a friends attention. In modern culture it is used to yell "Hello" or "call me." But at Merrill Animal Clinic we use it to alert everyone (in a fun way) to "Halitosis!" Which is also known as bad breath!
Many pet owners complain that their pet has terrible breath. But that they are afraid to anesthetize them to get their teeth cleaned. When our veterinarians hear this they examine the pet's teeth and determine what the halitosis is caused from. Sometimes a dental is necessary. And other times the veterinarian can offer some alternatives to get the dogs teeth clean at home resulting in better breath.
Bad Breath is a common problem in both our canine and feline friends lives. There can be medical reasons for this problem that only your veterinarian can determine. Pet owners often can tolerate bad breath. But when it reaches the "I think he ate something dead and no matter what I do it won't go away" stage, it usually means that a dental procedure is warranted.
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"Love Cats -I-" used with permission by Vonderwall
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Halitosis can be just as dangerous for pets as it is for humans. Bacteria builds up on the teeth and under the gums. If left uncontrolled it can become infected, causing ulcers, abscesses and dangerous bacteria to enter into the bloodstream and travels to the internal organs. Ultrasonic scaling is the best way we have to remove bacteria at this stage. Sometimes teeth must be extracted if the bacterial infection is serious enough to cause severe gum disease.
Many owners want to know how they can prevent pets from ever needing dentals or how they can maintain good oral care after a dental procedure. The first step is to feed them hard kibble. And avoid feeding canned food (unless prescribed by your veterinarian.) And it is very important to avoid feeding animals people food, for more reasons than just tooth care. The hard kibble helps break off the plaque on their teeth, and prevents tarter build up. Hard treats can help as well. We will list some that we recommend. Our veterinarians highly recommend C.E.T. chews. They come in a variety of sizes for various sized dogs and the enzymes in them help to clean the teeth and promote better breath. Some veterinarians recommend adding an animal safe, dental solution into your pet's water. We can order it for you if you are interested. These solutions have enzymes that can help keep the bacteria load under control. Please note that these solutions have been found to induce stomach upset in pets with sesitive stomachs.
Finally, brush ing your pet's teeth as often as you can is the absolute best way to promote excellent dental hygiene. Our pet's teeth are just like our teeth! Think about that for a second. How good would your breath smell if you never brushed your teeth? We know that most people have little enough time to brush their own teeth 2 times daily. But if you can find the time to do it once a week or even once a month (when you are giving your flea & heart worm prevention) well, that is better than most!
Some groomers offer tooth brushing with their services. Avoid using human toothpaste in your pet's mouths as they often eat it. The fluoride in people toothpaste can make pets very sick. Pets prefer the yummy liver, chicken and peanut butter flavored C.E.T. or Enzadent pet toothpaste anyway. With lots of practice some pets actually learn to enjoy having their teeth brushed. The younger they are when you start oral care, the better the result. But with enough love and patience we are sure you can do it too!
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Thumb Tooth Brushing Technique |
If you are still having difficulty with tooth brushing bring your pet, toothbrush & toothpaste in and one of our lovely nurses will be happy to show you how to do it.
Sadly, bad breath can be a sign of gum disease which can eventually decrease your pet's quality of life, as well as their life expectancy. We can't emphasize enough the importance of good oral hygiene. These small steps really can improve your pet's breath, health and quality of life.
How to tell if your pet needs a Dental Procedure?
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Photo from Hills Science Diet Website |
Avoid pet dental products that contain Xylitol. When ingested in amounts that exceed the recommended per label dose, xylitol can cause a sudden drop in a dog's blood sugar, resulting in weakness, tremors and seizures as well as the potential for liver failure. Should an accidental over ingestion occur, call (904) 744-7206 or the Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 for immediate assistance. |
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Even if your pet doesn't appear to have any signs of oral disease, you should ask your veterinarian for a dental checkup at least once a year just to be certain.
If nothing is needed we can show you how to prevent your pet from having future oral problems. |
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A personal note to our readers, subscribers, clients & patients.
I would like to thank you for giving us the oppertunity to care for your companions. Also, thank you for taking the time to open & read our newsletter. I know how busy people are. It truly means a lot to me to hear the positive feedback we've been getting from our newsletter! Also, our Veterinarians & Support Staff can't thank our clients enough for posting glowing recommendations for Merrill Animal Clinic on our Facebook Page! If there are any topics that you would like more information on, just send me an e-mail at merrill7530@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Bella MAC and The Medical & Surgical Team at  Merrill Animal Clinic
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~Bella Woods |
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Photo Courtesy of The St. Amands
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on Dental Procedures for the month of September!
This special offer is for both our canine & feline friends for the month of September only. You get a discount on the exam, pre-anesthetic bloodwork, anesthesia, the ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and any extractions!
Pets must be current on vaccinations, dogs must have a current heartworm test within the past year, and pets over the age of 8 years old are required to have the pre-anesthetic bloodwork. Vaccinations, medications and heartworm testing are not included in the discount. But are available at the time of the procedure.
Estimates are tailored for each individual pet dependent upon the weight of the pet (for anesthesia,) the age of the pet (for bloodwork) & the pet's overall health condition.
This coupon must be mentioned when scheduling the appointment for the dental procedure or for an estimate request. Call (904) 744-7206.
It is not required to print this coupon or bring it in person. This coupon is transferable, so you are encouraged to share this offer with friends and family. This offer is not available for client's paying with Care Credit or with any other coupons or MAC promotions.
Offer Expires September 30th, 2012
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