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Dental Health
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Dental disease doesn’t just cause bad breath. The mouth is a prime source of bacteria that can seed the rest of the body. There are significant health risks associated with dental disease that can affect your pet’s heart, liver, and other organs. It can also cause vomiting, diarrhea, and pain or discomfort in the whole head.
Because dental disease most often affects middle-aged or older dogs and cats, a pre-anesthetic blood test is always recommended to assess your pet’s general state of health. This blood test can be done the same day as the dentistry.
To ensure the best possible health for your pet, schedule a dental cleaning today!
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- Dangers of Pet Waste
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If not handled properly, pet waste can be a source of illness for other animals or for humans. Zoonotic illnesses are those that are transmitted from animals to humans and include the following:
- Campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection carried by dogs and cats which frequently causes diarrhea in humans
- Salmonellosis, the most common zoonotic infection which may include symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Toxocariasis, roundworms capable of being transmitted from dogs to humans, often without noticeable symptoms, but which may include rash, fever, cough, or even loss of vision
Pets and children who play in areas where animals defecate are most at risk for infection from disease-causing bacteria and parasites found in pet waste. To keep your family safe, remember these important tips:
- When walking with your pet, take along a plastic bag or cup and dispose of the waste properly.
- Be aware of the Animal Control Ordinance that governs pet waste clean-up.
- Keep your property waste free by clearing waste yourself or by contacting the professionals at Scooper Friends Pet Waste Removal Team: 410.721.8825 or www.scooperfriends.com.
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