Credit: Zoetis Does your cat’s breath smell like an abandoned fish market? Jokes aside, keeping your pet’s teeth and gums clean and healthy can help to prevent periodontal disease and other health problems (beyond bad breath). Learning how to brush your cat’s teeth is just one step to preventing these health problems before they start. Why You Should Brush Your Cat’s Teeth Imagine not brushing your teeth […]
By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS These days, animal poison control centers receive thousands of calls across North America about accidental xylitol poisoning in pets. Xylitol Is Dangerous to Dogs: The Killer in Your Kitchen Cabinet Back in the 19th century, when people wanted to get rid of a rat infestation they went to the chemist shop and right off the shelf bought arsenic or cyanide. […]
Most of the clients at Companion Animal Hospital are aware that February is Dental Month. We are offering dental cleanings and procedures at a discounted price all month long. The question remains, “How can I help keep plaque and bad breath under control between dental cleanings?” Below are a few steps on the proper way to brush your own dogs teeth to maintain healthy teeth […]
