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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
At Hidden Valley Animal Hospital
Do you want your pet to trim down? Need a fitness program?? Schedule a weight management consultation for your pet.
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- Physical exam
- FREE low fat food ($10.00 Value)
- Tips on healthy snacks and non-food treats
- Information on exercise and a FREE toy.
- Long term weight management plan formulated for your pet.
New Slentrol diet Medication may be prescribed for dogs who struggle to lose weight. Remember, losing weight can improve your pet's health and quality of life. |
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| We all make New Year's resolutions. Don't forget about your pet! Obesity among pets has reached epidemic proportions. In fact, more that 33 million dogs and cats in the United State are overweight or obese. If left untreated, excess weight - even a few pounds - can lead to serious health risks, including: Heart and respiratory disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis and joint problems. |
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In view of these facts, Hidden Valley Animal Hospital has developed a weight loss program for pets that includes recommendations for special diets, suggestions for increasing activity, calorie comparisons of various snacks, Sentrol, a new weight loss drug that can be prescribed if necessary, and follow up weight monitoring.
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Please call to schedule a Fitness Consultation for your pet. The consultation includes a physical exam as well as a weight management plan specifically formulated for your pet. Please don't wait any longer and help your pet live a longer, healthier life.
Call today for an appointment (816) 795-7387 |
DENTAL HEALTH
At Hidden Valley Animal Hospital
Many pet owners don't realize that oral disease is the number one health problem diagnosed in pets. In fact, statistics show that 85 percent of all dogs have some sort of tooth and gum disease by the time they are just three-years-old.
Just like in humans, dogs are susceptible to plaque and tartar build-up, which can lead to gingivitis and even periodontitis, a chronic form of the disease that can be painful.
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About Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, which includes gingivitis and periodontitis, is an inflammation and/or infection of the gums and bone around the dog's teeth. Over time, plaque and tartar buildup can lead to inflammation of the gums around the dog's teeth - Gingivitis.
Periodontitis is a potentially irreversible infection that if left untreated, can result in the destruction of gum, bones and other tissues around the dog's teeth. In most severe cases, periodontitis can ultimately lead to loss of teeth, fracture of the jawbones, and other serious consequences that can dramatically impact a dog's quality of life and overall health. |
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Whenever it is possible, preventing disease is preferable to treating, and in the case of periodontitis, this is especially true. It is a progressive infectious disease that can lead to unhealthy and painful conditions for dogs that may require difficult and costly treatments.
The good news is that periodontal disease can be prevented with a good dental care program including:
- Daily home oral care.
- Regular visits to your veterinarian, which include an oral exam.
- Veterinary dental cleaning as advised.
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Dental diets, oral gels or rinses, and chew toys may also help as aids in prevention.
Veterinarians also have a tool available to aid in the prevention of periodontitis - The Porphyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-salivosa Bacterin - That gives patients an additional layer of prevention against canine periodontitis. The vaccine was introduced to veterinarians in 2006 and is the first and only vaccine of its kind.
Keeping your dog's teeth healthy is essential to their health. |
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Call today for an appointment (816) 795-7387 |
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