March PetPrints from Arroyo

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The Pet Health Newsletter of Arroyo Veterinary Hospital March 2013

Take our

"Flip the Lip"

Challenge

Bring your pet in for a dental cleaning and save

10%*

in the month of

March

Gently lift a lip and look at your pet's teeth! Do you see white teeth and pink gums? What about your pet's breath? Dental disease is the most diagnosed disease in dogs and cats.

*(does not include prescription medications)

Enter our
Monthly

Dental

Raffle

Help us support our local schools and you might win a

FREE Dental Cleaning for your pet!

Every month we'll draw a new winning ticket and the winner will get a dental cleaning*

The winner of the dental raffle for February was Joe Wasilewski.

Purchase a raffle ticket for $5 each - 100% of the proceeds to benefit our local schools including:

Prestwood

Sassarini

Dunbar

El Verano

Flowery

Altimira

Adele Harrison

Sonoma Charter

Woodland Star

*up to $500 value

We Match PetMed's

Prices on Flea,

Tick & Heartworm
prevention products!

_______________

Click Here

for Special offers on Advantix®
Frontline®
Certifect®
Revolution®
Trifexis®
& Heartgard®

CareCredit®
A third party financing option. A dedicated credit card for pet care.
It only takes a few minutes to apply by phone or online or we can do that for you while you're here at the hospital.
For more info go to:
www.carecredit.com

Thanks!

For referring your friends to us. Did you know that we give you a $10 credit on your account when you send us a new client?

Pet Photos by Susan Loesch

Renowned local pet photographer, Susan Loesch, is displaying some of her recent work in our lobby. Susan is available to take pictures of your pets in the comfort of your home or in a natural outdoor setting. She also offers special discounts for senior pets and a wide selection of package options. You can reach Susan at 707-934-7602, or via her website, happypawzphotography.com, and you can also find her on Facebook.

Dental Month Continues Through March . . .

. . . Last month we talked about why it's important to make sure your dog or cat's teeth are healthy. This month we're going to show you! Here are three very informative and short (3 min.) videos from the Veterinary News Network that clearly explains the why and how of cleaning your pet's teeth.

Pets Need Dental Care Too!

Digital Dental Radiography

The video below explains the importance of dental x-rays and how much it tells us about what you can't see under the gum line.

Digital Dental Radiography in Veterinary Practice

Brushing your Pet's Teeth

This last video shows how you can help maintain the health of your pet's teeth after the cleaning.

How to brush a dog's teeth

Tips on Home Care

Excellent oral health is maintained by daily oral hygiene, whether by brushing or by chewing.
Feed a dental food to ensure your pet receives good oral care every day.
Watch your pet for the warning signs of periodontal disease.
Inspect your pet's mouth regularly
If you brush your pet's teeth, it's best to introduce the practice gradually and early; training may take several days or weeks.
Never brush your pet's teeth with toothpaste designed for people. It contains ingredients that may upset your pet's stomach.

Here are three steps to better oral care:

1. Visit your veterinarian

Every regular exam in our clinic includes a thorough dental exam. If we find signs of disease, we will recommend a treatment plan. It is important for the overall health of your pet that we take care of any dental problems we find. We will also recommend a home care plan that is key part of keeping your pet healthy.

2. Start an oral care routine at home

Plaque should be removed from your pet's teeth every day before it mineralizes into tartar. Brushing your pets teeth or feeding a dental food each day will control plaque buildup. Be sure the dental food you use offers total balanced nutrition for whole health. Ask us about the best methods of home care for your pet.

3. Schedule regular dental checkups

We monitor the progress of your pet's preventative program, so regular dental checkups are essential, just as twice-a-year checkups are important for people. For pets who form tartar quickly or those with a history of oral problems, frequent examinations and cleanings may be advised.

Walk-in Clinic off to a good start . . .

. . . We just held our inaugural Walk-in Clinic to provide basic health screening and vaccination services at a reduced cost to our clients. This is being offered on a first-come-first-served basis two Tuesday afternoons a month from 2:30 - 5:00 pm. It will include a wellness exam, vaccinations as deemed necessary by the veterinarian, a heartworm test and fecal/parasite screen.

The cost will be 50% of our regular fees for these services. Pets who have a history of vaccine reaction will not be eligible for the walk-in clinic nor will pets who are sick or injured. We will see emergencies during this time.

Upcoming clinics will be held on the following Tuesdays from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm:

March 19, April 2, 16 and 30; May 7 and 21

Please call us at 996-1054 and talk to one of our receptionists if you have any questions about the walk-in clinic.

Patient Photo Gallery

Photos by
Dr. Rhonda Stallings