• "A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue" -Author Unknown
  • "Every boy should have two things: a dog and a mother willing to let him have one." - Anonymous
  • "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies." - Gene Hill
  • A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. - Elbert Hubbard
  • "A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away." -Bil Keane
  • "A meow massages the heart." - Stuart McMillan
  • "There is more to life than increasing speed." -Mahatma Ghandi
  • "Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it." - J. Petit Senn
  • "If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong." - Pat Parelli
  • "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." - Winston Churchill
  • "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." -Roger Caras
  • "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." - Winston Churchill
  • "Agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." - George Eliot
  • "To err is human - to forgive, canine."
  • "Money may buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail." -Kinky Friedman
  • "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France
  • "I hope to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am." - Unknown
  • "Horses - if God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself." - Author unknown
  • "Are we really sure the purring is coming from the kitty and not from our very own hearts?" - Terri Guillemets
  • "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." - Ben Williams

Dental Care

Bad breath in dogs and cats is often dismissed but it can signify a serious health risk with the potential to damage not only the pet's teeth and gums but their internal organs as well.

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three, often indicated by bad breath, a change in eating or chewing habits, pawing at the face and mouth and depression.

Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets.  Twice a year checkups, including oral health check up, are important to ensure your pets is not in pain and is not suffering from serious oral health problems.  Besides causing receding gums and tooth loss, bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream, potentially infecting the heart, liver and kidneys, which can be life threatening.

 

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Three Steps to Success

Your pet needs dental care - regular, professional care from your veterinarian, as well as care at home from you.  The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends that you follow three basic steps:

Step 1:  Take your pet to the veterinarian for a dental exam.

 If your veterinarian sees plaque or tarter build up, a cleaning may be necessary.  Preventative care is essential to maintain oral health and may save you costly diagnostics down the road.

Step 2:  Begin a dental care regimen at home. 

There are an array of oral hygiene products available for your pet.  There are many products available for plaque and tartar control that are effective and easy to use.  Food additives, enzymatic water additives, chews and treats, and oral sprays provide owners with great selection. 

Step 3:  Schedule regular veterinary checkups.

These are essential in helping your veterinarian monitor the progress of your pet's dental health routine.  Your veterinary health care team can help you schedule the appropriate visits.