At Home Dental Care Tips
Dental health??? Yes, this is a vital part of your pet's overall health. Dental prophylaxis at home should be incorporated into every pet's routine care. Dental care needs to be addressed daily to be most beneficial. Once daily plaque hardens into tartar, it cannot be easily removed without dental scaling & polishing done by your veterinarian.
At home care can include daily brushing (Best) with a pet safe toothpaste, water additives, dental chews, and dental prescription diets. If looking for a dental treat for your pet, make sure to look for the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal. This seal ensures the product helps reduce plaque & tartar in pets.
Visit the VOHC Website for more information and a list of approved products.
At home care can include daily brushing (Best) with a pet safe toothpaste, water additives, dental chews, and dental prescription diets. If looking for a dental treat for your pet, make sure to look for the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal. This seal ensures the product helps reduce plaque & tartar in pets.
Visit the VOHC Website for more information and a list of approved products.
Heartworm Information
How is heartworm disease spread? MOSQUITOS
Heartworms are deadly parasites spread by mosquitos across the world. Heartworms are "spaghetti type" worms that actually live in your dog's heart and wreak havoc.
Do I need to keep my dog on heartworm prevention in the winter? YES
In this area of the country, it does not get cold enough to kill off the mosquito population in the colder months.
Does my dog need to be on heartworm prevention if it doesn't go outside? YES
Mosquitos 100% get indoors. So even if your dog doesn't go outside, mosquitos do come inside.
How is my dog tested for heartworms? Blood Sample
Heartworms are deadly parasites spread by mosquitos across the world. Heartworms are "spaghetti type" worms that actually live in your dog's heart and wreak havoc.
Do I need to keep my dog on heartworm prevention in the winter? YES
In this area of the country, it does not get cold enough to kill off the mosquito population in the colder months.
Does my dog need to be on heartworm prevention if it doesn't go outside? YES
Mosquitos 100% get indoors. So even if your dog doesn't go outside, mosquitos do come inside.
How is my dog tested for heartworms? Blood Sample
Visit the American Heartworm Society for the most up to date information on heartworm disease.