January Stats
- 54 total spay/neutered
(39 cats / 15 dogs) - 1 dental surgery
- Prevented 405 future homeless puppies and kittens
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
Who doesn’t love to snuggle on the sofa with their furry family member?! But sometimes their bad breath can make you want to cut this time short! Stinky!
Helpful tips for getting rid of the stink:
Teeth Exams, Cleaning and Polishing
Dog and cat dental cleanings are very similar to human dental cleanings. After the cleaning, your veterinarian will perform a thorough oral exam and check for signs of disease like gum loss, root exposure, or pockets around the root.
Teeth Brushing
Dr. Sheldon Rubin gives easy, step-by-step instructions on how to teach a dog or cat to accept a daily tooth brushing.
Dental Cleaning Products
Not all pet dental products are created equal. If you aren’t able to brush your pet’s teeth as often as you’d like, consider using other dental products designed to help maintain your pet’s oral hygiene.
One of our favorite dog products: Ark Naturals Breath-Less Chews
One of our favorite cat products: Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Cat Treats
Dental Fact:
Studies show that 50% of all dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease. That number jumps to 80% in pets that are 3 years of age or older. If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause infection, pain, and tooth loss over time. It can also lead to serious health problems like microscopic changes in the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Meet Tux!
Tux was trapped by a wonderful volunteer, Nicole, as part of a local Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project last month. While under anesthesia for his neuter surgery it was discovered that he had a broken canine tooth with pulp exposure – which means his tooth was painful! Tux needed to have the tooth removed as soon as possible.
We never want an animal in pain, and a damaged tooth can impair eating. It can also lead to an infection, which would be deadly for a community cat. We were able to get him into the vet and have the tooth removed, and Tux healed quickly and rejoined his community cat colony as a healthy and happier kitty!
Learn more about our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program.