As the Vet Says -
-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital
Does My Pet Need Their Teeth Cleaned?
When is the last time you went to the dentist? How about the last time you brushed your teeth? You probably have a dental check up at least once a year, if not twice. And I’ll be you brush your teeth twice a day! But when was the last time your pet had their teeth checked, or brushed? We know, brushing dog’s and cat’s teeth can be challenging, time consuming, and frustrating. We definitely recommend that you get in the habit of brushing your pet’s teeth, but we understand that it often is difficult to build brushing into your already busy daily routine. Since your pets probably aren’t brushing their own teeth, they’ll need the occasional dental cleaning! Without regular brushing, plaque and tartar build up on teeth – that’s that yellow or brown stuff you see on your pet’s teeth. That plaque and tartar hold a lot of bacteria, which makes your pet’s breath smell bad, and can cause
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swelling, irritation, and pain in your pet’s gums. Left untreated, this can cause severe dental disease, including rotten teeth. Untreated dental disease can even cause other health problems like heart disease and kidney disease. So how can you tell if your dogs and cats need their teeth cleaned? Look for these signs: • Stinky breath, more than just “doggy breath” or “kitty breath” • Yellow or brown tartar build up on teeth, especially on outer surface of the back teeth • Dropping food or only chewing on one side of the mouth • Looking hungry, but not wanting to eat • Refusing crunchy kibble or treats, but being interested in softer foods If you see any of these signs in your pets, or anything else that makes you think that your pet might have a sore mouth or need their teeth cleaned, come in for an examination and dental check up. The Princeton Veterinary Hospital is always here when you need us, even during our construction! Call the Princeton Veterinary Hospital at 812-385-2733 with any questions, or come in during our regular business hours to see our veterinarians, no appointment needed.
Donation Drive for GC A nim alServices All Schools at NGSC are holding a Donation Drive for the Gibson County Animal Services from February 8-17. Any community member wishing to help out the Animal Shelter by making a donation may drop it off at any of the school offices. If a receipt is needed please attach your name and address to your donation. For a list of needed items please visit the Animal Shelter website at https://www.gcasonline.org/donate or contact Mrs. Bloebaum at sbloebaum@ngsc.k12.in.us or 812385-2020. All donations are GREATLY appreciated.
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