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Dear Valued Pet Owner,
You love your pet, and they show you unconditional love in return. Unconditional, until you find yourself having to put up with the worst case of “dog (or cat) breath” the world has ever seen. Despitewhat most pet owners believe, bad breath is not, and need not be, a normal part of your day-to-day interaction with your beloved friend. Bad breath is one of the classic signs of possible serious dental disease in pets, and up to 80% of all pets have beginnings of dental disease by the age of 2. Imagine how your teeth would feel if you didn’t brush them for 14 years! That’s how your pet’s mouth is after only 2 years without proper dental hygiene.
Besides bad breath, other common signs of dental disease include:
* Plaque and tartar buildup
* Loose or cracked teeth
* Increased redness of the gums and receding gum lines.
* Excessive salivation
* Difficulty or pain when eating.
* Dropping food out of their mouths.
* Reluctance to eat hard foods like biscuits or chews.
* Pawing at the mouth.
* Chattering teeth.
It is now well documented that preventative dental care can add 2-4 years to the life of your pet! Regular, professional cleaning by your veterinarian will keep your pet’s teeth clean, odour and pain free, as well as allowing severe dental disease to be caught early before significant progression occurs. If left unchecked dental disease can lead to major organ problems such as liver, kidney and heart disease. In addition, the longer you delay cleaning, the more expensive the procedure becomes, taking into account the increased likelihood of extractions needed as the bacteria invade the bone that the teeth are connected to.
At Chapman Animal Hospital we specialize in providing the highest quality dental care available, utilizing state-of-the-art dental equipment, similar to what you would find at a human dentistry clinic. Once the initial plaque and tartar is removed, our staff will assist you in constructing a plan to provide at-home dental hygiene aimed at preventing re-occurrence. We also stock a number of easy-to-feed prescription diets that help prevent tartar re-occurance. We offer you a peace of mind guarantee when you purchase these products, so that if your pet does not find the diet palatable, you can return the food for a complete refund.
A dental package for your pet incorporates a full dental examination, probing, scaling, and polishing, with anaesthesia included. Additional costs may be incurred based on the severity of your pet's dental disease at the time of examination.
At Chapman Animal Hospital, your pet's wellness is our primary concern. Please feel free to call us on (08) 9964 2828 for more information or to book your pet's dental cleaning appointment today.
Sincerely,
The Doctors and Health Care Team at Chapman Animal Hospital
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