January 2007 Newsletter

Lone Mountain Animal Hospital
January 2007 Newsletter

Flip the Lip Campaign
Take a moment to flip up your dog or cat's lip. Look and see what lurks underneath. Many pet owners are startled to discover that dental calculus, gingivitis, and abscessed teeth may lie quietly in our pet's mouth. In fact 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some periodontal disease by three years of age. Untreated dental disease may develop into bigger health problems for our pets as well. Dental disease basically creates a "bacterial shower" that disperses bacterial products to other organs in the body which can result in liver, kidney, and heart disease. This is why it is so important to maintain dental health throughout our pet's lives.

What can you do?
Flip your pet's lip up and look for anything other than clean, pearly whites. If you see any color change, tartar buildup, gum redness, or masses then see your veterinarian promptly. Annual dental cleanings and regular home dental care are important in keeping your pet's mouth healthy.

Dental Awareness Campaign
At LMAH we will be celebrating dental awareness throughout February as we offer our February Dental Program. Sign your pet up for a dental cleaning in February and take advantage of these benefits.

Dental exam
Dental scaling/polishing
Oravet sealant application
Oravet homecare kit
Kong Dental toy
Raffle entry to win an MP3 player

Please call to discuss any questions on your pet's dental health with our staff at 645-3116.

Pet of the Month
Help us honor "Cody," our February 2007 Pet of the Month. "Cody" is a 12 year old Golden Retriever who is a cancer survivor. Read his story on our website www.lmah.net.

Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Chase, our February 2007 employee of the month. Chase has worked at LMAH as a veterinary assistant for over three years. He has displayed a great work ethic and enthusiasm for helping all the animals in his care.