February is Pet Dental Month Click Here for Discount Information

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by puppyhugger in News

Pets have teeth, too!

Shoal Creek is offering a $25.00 discount towards all pet dentals.  Here at Shoal Creek we believe that dental care is essential to your pet’s health.  Dentals can be done on an annual basis for optimum care.  Regular teeth brushing and dental chews can be very helpful preventive care.

 Can Dental Disease contribute to Heart Problems?

According to a recent article from VSEC (Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center)….

Human studies have suggested a significant association between the severity of periodontal disease and the subsequent risk of cardiovascular disease.  A recent epidemiologic study (JAVMA February 15, 2009) suggests that a similar relationship exists in dogs.  In a study of 59,296 dogs with various stages of periodontal disease researchers found that the frequency of cardiovascular-related events (infectious endocarditis and cardiomyopathy) increased in direct relation to the severity of periodontal disease.  The risk of endocarditis was 6 times greater for dogs with stage 3 periodontal disease than those dogs with absent or stage 1 periodontal disease.  Similarly, the risk for elevated white blood cell counts increased in direct relation to the severity of periodontal disease.  Chronic inflammation associated with the bacterial flora within the oral cavity was hypothesized to be a contributing factor for the increased cardiac risk.  Radiographs are required to diagnose the advanced stages of periodontitis.