In March, we are all looking forward to the arrival of spring. Unfortunately, warm weather can also herald the reemergence of parasites such as fleas, ticks, and worms. This month, we focus on teach you to protect your fur-family – and yourself! – from parasites.
Did you know that cats and dogs are susceptible to the same dental problems that people are? Taking care of your pet’s teeth is an important part of keeping your fur-family healthy and giving them a long, happy life. Join us for Dental Health Month (February 2015).
Seniors face a wide variety of challenges, including arthritis. Find out how to help your pet manage their arthritis.
You are invited to our Santa Photo Party!
Bring your four-legged family for photos with Santa. There will be snacks and a chance to chat as well.
The event is free, and everyone is welcome.
At Acres Animal Hospital, we believe that dental health is important, we have Dental Health Month twice a year!
Good dental health affects not only our smiles, but our whole bodies. Bacteria in the mouth form plaque – a soft fuzzy biofilm – on the teeth. If plaque is not removed, then it will harden into tartar. Plaque is soft enough to be removed by brushing, but tartar must be removed by a professional dental cleaning. Plaque and tartar (and bacteria!) under the gums will cause gingivitis, or inflammation and infection of the gums. There are many blood vessels in the gums. This means that once bacteria have accese to the gums, they have access to the entire body. Bacteria can travel from the gums to organs such as the heart, kidney, and liver, and lead to disease such as heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease.
Ask us how we keep your whole pet healthy by keeping your smiles white!
February is Dental Health Month. You can keep your fourlegged family members healthy by keeping their smiles white.
Animal Health Week is a public awareness campaign organized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and veterinarians across Canada. This year the theme is “Their health is in your hands…” and focuses on preventative medicine. From annual wellness exams to vaccinations, nutrition to chiropractic, integrative medicine has a lot to offer to keep our four-legged friends healthy and happy.
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September 28 is World Rabies Day. Rabies is a viral disease that affects all mammals, including humans. The low incidence of rabies in Canada is an excellent example of the effectiveness of vaccination. In poorer countries, such as rural Africa and Asia, where most animals are unvaccinated, rabies is prevalent, with 3.3 billion people at risk, and an estimated 55 000 human deaths per year. More information can be found at the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. |
