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Pet Matters
Pet Matters

You and Your Pet:

Importance of the Right Dental Care

By Dr. Courtney Glotzer, DVM, Calusa Veterinary Center, veterinarian to assess his or her mouth and see if he/she roots/jawbone, periodontal probing, removal of plaque
6900 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33487. (561) 999- qualifies to receive a dental procedure, also known as a and calculus and subgingival scaling.
3000. www.CVCBoca.com COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Now I know what you are thinking – having your beloved
Does your furry friend’s mouth smell? Are you Treatment). animal go under general anesthesia is both risky and scary.
wondering how to make it smell better? Are they pawing If everything checks out good, proceed with getting a However, with the right precautionary diagnostics, such
at the mouth, chewing awkwardly, or is there food falling COHAT under general anesthesia. This COHAT includes as bloodwork, an electrocardiogram and the highest end
from their mouth? First, have your pet see a licensed a general examination, radiographs (x-rays) of the teeth/ monitoring during the anesthesia, your pet will recover just
fine, and he/she will be happier and healthier afterward.
A Free Opportunity Here is a list of reasons:
So why is anesthesia-free dentistry (NAD) not advisable?
For Animal Lovers ... surface of the teeth);
• It is a cosmetic procedure (will only clean the visible

• Traumatizing for the pet (I don’t know about you, but I
Now Feed 6 Shelter Dogs and Cats personally hate the dentist!);
• Does not allow to get under the gum line;

Every Day at No Cost to You ... • Does not include dental radiographs of each tooth and
in Less Than a Minute ...with just “Click” the jawbone (this is where the most buildup of tartar and
abscesses can occur over time);
Want to feel really good about yourself? If, like most of us, those TV announcements bring tears to your eyes • Risk of the pet aspirating if the airways are not protected.
with photos of sad shelter dogs and cats in small cages, hoping somehow to be brought into loving homes – when All in all, evaluating your pets’ teeth is one of the most
you wish over and over again that you could somehow bring joy into their lives, here is an act of loving kindness important aspects of preventative medicine as this can
that will cost you absolutely nothing ... and take less than a minute a day. affect your pet’s liver, kidney and other organ functions.
Visit the website: www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click on the words “Click here to feed a dog or cat.” A According to the Animal Hospital Association (AAHA),
“button” will appear on your screen, and all you have to do is click on it once. Each time a person clicks on that 60% of dental disease can be missed without doing dental
button, the website’s sponsors provide bowls of food, free, to feed 6 dogs and cats. radiographs.
That’s all there is to it. In only seconds each day, you can see to it that 6 animals are fed. The folks who run This is why it is so important for the pet to go under
the website never bother you with tons of promotional e-mails. You can, if you general anesthesia to fully assess each tooth and its roots, so
wish, click on a link that sends a daily reminder to you. I did that; the reminder the correct and fully appropriate treatment is given, ensuring
is e-mailed, and that is it. No hard-sell follow-ups. And if you realize how good your beloved pet remains as happy and healthy as possible.
it will make you feel to be able to do at least something for these poor, loving
creatures who are there through no fault of their own (some have been rescued
from abusive owners), imagine how even bowls of food will help make the
animals feel better.
Please take just seconds a day to lift 6 animals’ spirits ... and your own.
Thanks.