February is Pet Dental Health Month!

Did you know:

• 85% of all dogs and cats over one year old have some degree of periodontal disease, but only 3% of dogs and 1% of cats get treatment. – AAHA compliance Study 2003

• Periodontal disease is the most prevalent disease in both dogs and cats. – Lund EM, Armstrong PJ, Kirk CA, Kolar LM, Klausner JS. JAVMA 1999; 214 (9): 1336-41.

• In many cases, periodontal disease is preventable through appropriate plaque control.

• Bacteria from periodontal disease can spread through the bloodstream and damage internal organs. – Loesche WJ. Compendium 1994; 15: 976-992 and DeBowes LJ, Mosier D, Logan EI, et al J Vet Dent 1996; 13: 57-60.

• Your dog or cats breath isn’t supposed to stink.

This is why it is very important to take your pet’s oral health seriously. To  promote pet dental care 29th Avenue Animal Hospital offering a $30 discount on (basic) dental cleanings (original price approximately $350)  and  FREE gifts to patients receiving a professional dental cleaning during the month of February 2012.

The discounted price includes:

• Pre anesthetic blood work (performed prior your pet's dental  appointment to ensure healthy internal organ function)
• FREE preanesthetic examination
• Antibiotic injection (to prevent bacterial spread)
• Complete oral examination (evaluates the health of every tooth)
• Scaling (Removes plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth)
• Polishing (Seals the enamel of the tooth after scaling, brightens and freshens breath)
• Fluoride Treatment (strengthens teeth enamel)
• IV catheter and fluids (helps maintain blood pressure under anesthesia)
• Monitoring (EKG, pulse ox, respirations, temperature, blood pressure)
• Hospitalization (compassionate care from our Technicians to ensure a pleasant recovery)
• FREE pedicure
• FREE ear cleanings and anal gland expressions (upon request)
• FREE dental goodie bag
• CLEAN MOUTH AND FRESH BREATH!!!!

* The discounted price does not include digital dental radiographs, bonding and sealing or extractions.

It's a great time to get your pet in for their cleaning and save a little money! Patients must be current on a wellness examination and blood work to be eligible for this offer. Offer Valid February 1st-29th 2012.  There are limited appointments avaialable and are available on a first come first serve basis. Call to reserve your appointment today, at 303-394-3937.

We also stock VOHC approved C.E.T products to help you better care for your companions oral health at home!

29th Avenue Animal Hospital

“State of the art medicine and compassionate care for your pet”