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FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

FREE ORAL EXAMINATIONS AND SPECIAL PRICING ON DENTAL PACKAGES ALL MONTH

Let us help you get your pet on the path to great dental care and good oral health in 2012. Pet Dental Health Month is celebrated in February every year. At Old Dominion Animal Hospital we like to make dental care important every month of the year, but we hope by offering some special pricing on our dental packages again this February we can make it a little easier for you to get your pets back on a program for great oral health.

During the month of February, oral examinations for your pet are completely FREE! Please call our receptionists and schedule an appointment for your pet. During this complimentary dental exam your veterinarian can determine your pet's need for a dental cleaning and can diagnose any serious dental problems.

How can you tell if your pet needs a dental examination? Well, your pet may have bad breath, brown or yellow teeth, red or inflamed gums or bleeding from the mouth. You may notice you pet is drooling excessively or has trouble eating. Just like people, pets can suffer with a toothache. It is very common for dogs and cats to get painful abscesses. These abscesses can release Endotoxins and Bacteria into your pet's blood stream and damage their heart, lungs, or kidneys. This decline in the vitality of these organs can shorten your pet's life.

"Most people have no idea that dental health is so important to their pets, and that's why Pet Dental Health Month is such a great idea," says Dr. Larry Corry, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). "In fact, veterinarians report that periodontal disease is the most commonly diagnosed problem in dogs and cats." The AVMA is encouraging all pet owners to care for their pet's teeth and see their veterinarian for a dental checkup.

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop gum disease by age three. Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if you didn't brush them routinely. Now, imagine what it would be like if you never brushed them at all. Imagine if you'd never visited the dentist. Well, then you can imagine what it is like for your pet.

As a pet owner, you need not wait for your pet to develop gum disease. Regular dental cleanings and polishing is recommended and can add years to your pet's life. At Old Dominion Animal Hospital we use the latest technology in dental radiology - digital imaging. Our hospital is equipped with modern, high-speed dental machines and our staff is specially trained to meet your pet's dental needs.

Please call our office at 434-971-3500 for Dental Month Specials and to schedule your pet's Free Oral Examination. Offers are good for the month of February 2012 only. Great dental care for your pet is just a phone call away.

FEBRUARY IS RESPONIBLE PET OWNER MONTH

A big THANK YOU to all responsible pet owners. This month celebrates all of us who take great care of our pets. During this month please pass along the importance of responsible pet ownership to others. Remember to spay and neuter your pets. Again, thanks to all of the wonderful Old Dominion Animal Hospital pet owners.