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Dr. Lee-Ann DuMars • Dr. Sharon Johnston
621 W. Fallbrook Ave. • Fresno, CA 93711
Down: ph. (559) 436-4444 • fax. (559) 436-4459
The Details: We will have a drawing on www.petmedcenterfresno.com
October 7, 2006 from the crossword puzzles 1. _________ your pet’s teeth daily or at least two
received. The winner will receive a $50 credit. or three times a week will help control tartar buildup. A Pet Health Newsletter From Your Veterinarian
To participate just mail in your completed
crossword puzzle. GOOD LUCK!
2. Healthier, ________ pets, that’s the goal you have in Summer 2006
common with your veterinarian.
Your Name: _______________________ September Dental Special Bad Breath Is Not Normal
Phone: _________________________________
5.
When brushing your pet’s teeth you need to use a
_________ specially designed for animal use.
BASIC DENTAL – SAVE 10% It’s a sign of disease!
Includes oral exam, anesthesia, dental
Word List: Discomfort Tartar
Bacteria Gum Teeth
scaling and polishing. Checks for periodon- Why Does My Pet Pets often go for years
6. You should never use human _________ on your pet tal disease, gingivitis and mobile teeth. with painful gingivitis
Breath Happier
Heart
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
because some of the ingredients can cause gastric
Includes dental home care sample kit.
Have Bad Breath? or even a severe tooth
Brushing problems.
After your pet has eaten a meal, plaque begins root abscess without
Across:
COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL – SAVE 20% to accumulate on the teeth after four hours. noticeable clinical signs
1. Bad ______ is not normal, it is a sign of disease. This plaque is material consisting of bacte- to the owner. Dental
Includes basic dental plus full radio-
graphs of the mouth and an IV package ria, saliva and food particles. The bacteria disease puts tremendous
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3. Bacteria excrete toxic waste products and enzymes that
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begins excreting toxins and enzymes that demands on your pet’s organs, weakening
break down ________ tissue. (catheter and fluids). This has become
break down the gum tissue. As a result of the liver, kidneys and heart. This additional
the standard of care to find hidden
stress can lessen your pet’s quality of life
LUCKY FOR MAGGIE – SHE HAS A GREAT 4.
Plaque, consisting of __________ combined with saliva
and food particles, accumulates on your pet’s teeth after
problems not seen on a normal exam. this bacterial infection, the gumline becomes
inflamed and you will notice a very foul- and may shorten life expectancy. With
TEAM OF CARING AND LOVING PROFESSIONALS eating.
+
COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL SAVE 30% smelling odor from your pet’s mouth. proper treatment and management, this
disease can be controlled or prevented.
7. Neglecting a pet’s dental care can cause your pet Includes comprehensive dental package
Over time if plaque is allowed to remain on
significant __________ and potentially jeopardize your above plus OroVet Seal Kit and JR Well-
pet’s health. your pet’s teeth, it mineralizes into brown
ness blood profile and IV package to help
tartar that you can see. This tartar contributes
8. Special veterinary equipment is used to remove _______. regulate your pet’s blood pressure and
to abscessed teeth, which must be
When your best friend makes bad choices Normally, it is necessary to anesthetize the pet using the flush anesthesia from your pet’s system. extracted. Other serious medical problems
protocol appropriate to your pet’s age and health.
Central California Veterinary Specialty Center 9.
There are significant dangers of plaque buildup which can
lead to increase levels of bacteria which may spread
Severe tartar formation,
bleeding and infection
throughout the body, weakening, the liver, kidney and
has the latest in technology and professional _________ .
10. The most neglected part of pet care is paying proper Warning Signs
emergency care to help your pet through those attention to a pet’s ________ and gums.
of Dental Disease
You may not be aware that your pet may
bumps in the road. be suffering with dental disease. Bad
breath and drooling are the most frequent
signs of dental disease. Others may act
depressed. Some pets may show severe or
sharp pain while eating. Diseased gums
are thickened, reddened and bleed easily.
may develop from the buildup of bacteria,
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The Central California Veterinary Specialty Center is the And the Winne which can be carried throughout your pet’s
6606 N Blackstone Ave. s to
systems. Plaque and tartar accumulation Look for these signs of dental disease:
Congratulation
emergency referral service for Pet Medical Center and Spa.
can also lead to periodontal disease.
CCVSC provides inpatient and outpatient care for all emergency
or critical care cases. Hospital Director is Roger Gfeller, DVM,
(559) 451-0800 “Kimba” and - Bad breath
Diplomate American College of Emergency and Critical Care. owner Ember Why is Dental Care - Yellow or brown discolored teeth
Located on the east side of Blackstone in Murphy, the - Red inflamed gums / loose teeth
CCVSC is opened 365 days a year for your pets during hours when
www.petmedcenterfresno.com
winner of So Important? - Reluctance to play or chew toys
between Sierra Ave. and Herndon Ave.
ph. (559) 436-4444
our spring
your regular veterinarian is not available. Both referrals and walk-ins
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Fresno, CA 93711 Dental disease is the most common illness - Swelling around muzzle or jaw
sword
PERMIT NO.
are welcomed. If possible, please call us in advance of your arrival to
advise us of the nature of the emergency. We will be happy to provide
next to Frazee Paints. SAN DIEGO,CA 621 W. Fallbrook Ave.
newsletter cros encountered in veterinary medicine today,
- Dropping food
!
puzzle contest
PAID Dr. Sharon Johnston affecting 9 out of 10 pets. Unfortunately
you with advice on the proper transport of your pet to our facility. U.S. POSTAGE
PRSRT STD
Dr. Lee-Ann DuMars it is also the most under-treated disease.
Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Why Professional Dental Cleaning
Needs To Be Performed Under Anesthesia
Rehab Round-up “MacKenzie’s Moment” -
by Kathleen Curtis, B.Sc.P.T., Ph.D. - Canine Rehabilitation Consultant
A veterinary dental exam and performed MacKenzie, an active 3-year old black
cleaning differs significantly only if lab, looked out from her spot in the This time, they were taking no chances.
the pet is hospital kennel in late February and MacKenzie was going to stay at Pet
from dental brushing of- anesthe- barked excitedly as she saw her own- Medical Center for her recuperation
fered by a groomer or home tized. ers approaching. She had already been and rehabilitation. She soon became
dental care program. It is a at Pet Medical Center for a few weeks a part of the busy medical center,
multi-step process which, to and was used to the daily routine. Her greeting staff and other patients en-
4. Loose, owner took her for a quick stop out- thusiastically from her quarters in the when she heard the news. She would
be accomplished properly and infected or side and then paused to talk with me surgical recovery center. Although the be on television, walking in the tread-
Brushing
your pet’s
thoroughly, must be performed
while your pet is under anes-
damaged teeth, and oral cavity
growths, are removed. This can
only be performed while the pet
about MacKenzie’s progress in rehab. location offered her some solace and
quiet time, MacKenzie rarely felt like
mill and then receiving a massage.
Sunday
teeth is easy, thesia. She related the history…. This had relaxing. She anxiously awaited the The next day, the television camera crew
and once familiar with the activity,
Six steps are performed with every
is anesthetized.
been a rough few months for “Kenzie.”
It started in November with walking
start of each day and actively watched
all the movement around her, adding
set up for the shot. MacKenzie had
just finished her morning session. It
October 1st
he will look forward to it. dental procedure at our hospital,
5. Polishing teeth is more than a
was a perfect time. She lay down on the
11am - 4pm
desirable cosmetic procedure. problems she noticed in her left rear her commentary spontaneously to ac-
with the pet anesthetized: limb, attributed to a subluxing patella. company the ongoing clinic activities. carpet, stretched out and smiled, while
Teeth cleaned with high speed
For the first few days, simply Although MacKenzie didn’t know what I began a slow massage over one of her
Pet Fair &
dental instruments or sharp
1. The veterinarian performs a was wrong, she just knew that it hurt MacKenzie started her rehabilitation a incision sites. If she could have ordered
hold your pet as you normally hand tools cause abrasions on
thorough oral (mouth) exam. to stand, walk and run on her left leg. few days after her surgery and received the seaweed wrap or aromatherapy, she
the tooth surface, which can ac-
do when petting him. For a To accurately identify and
tually accelerate the accumula- Help arrived shortly, however. MacK- treatment daily, doing exercises, stretch- would have. For the first time, while the
evaluate diseased teeth and
minute or two, gently stroke determine proper treatment,
tion of tartar. Polishing retards enzie was seen at our office by Dr. Peter ing, walking on the underwater treadmill cameras rolled, she took a deep breath
Open House
tartar accumulation by creating Walsh, board-certified and relaxed…a very unMacKenzie-like
the outside of his cheecks with
a smooth, veterinary surgeon, moment! The footage made it into the
your finger and praise him. clean surface who quickly diag- story and aired that night. MacKenzie
and also nosed MacKenzie’s was a charmer and we were all charmed.
As your pet becomes more leaves the problem and planned
teeth “bright surgery for a few A month later, she was overjoyed to
comfortable with this activity,
!
g You r Pet
and white.” days after Thanksgiv- finally go home… Of course, she’s
place a small amount of dentifrice
B r in
ing. The approach been back to visit. The last time I
(veterinary toothpaste) on your it is necessary to probe hard to 6. The last involved making a larger groove for
and practicing moving from sitting to saw her, she was wagging, wiggling, Mar vel at the
reach difficult areas with sharp step involves application of a standing. She had always loved water
fingers and let him sample the flavor. tools. This procedure is difficult fluoride treatment to the teeth
the kneecap on the femur, the long
and took special pleasure in soaking
walking, jumping and just being…. worlds biggest flea
thigh bone, which would prevent herself! I’m glad we could help her
G I VEAWAY S!
Soon, he will consider it a treat. and very limited to perform to make them stronger and a
future problems. When MacKenzie
the canine rehab staff by splashing with return to her wonderful black lab life.
Pet Fashion Show hosted
FREE
while the pet is conscious. barrier sealant to limit tartar her front paws in the treadmill. It was
woke up after her November surgery,
and plaque buildup. hard to stay dry when MacKenzie was
Next, introduce your pet to an 2. Dental buildup is quickly
she was raring to go. She went home
around. Her injured knee felt a bit swol- Pet Medical Rehab Center & Spa
by Mike Scott of Ch 47.
and recovered nicely for two months.
animal toothbrush or fingerbrush. removed with high-speed dental len and stiff at first but soon loosened up Dress up your pet!
instruments on the inside and As you can see from the foregoing, with her rehab routine. She made good Pet Medical Center and Spa is leading
Gently raise his upper lip and only 20% of the procedures neces- Her owner continued the story while
place the brush against an upper
outside of all teeth. Sharp hand
sary for a thorough dental treatment MacKenzie listened, “Then we were
progress and everyone praised her for her Central California in offering compre- Live remote with
i q ue –
tools can be used only on the great work. And sometimes, when she
Pet B ou tretail a re a
outside with her at the end of January. hensive canine rehabilitation services
tooth and adjoining gumline. outside surfaces of “anesthetic can be performed without anesthe-
tizing the pet. Kenzie was outside playing with our
was really good, she received treats too. Jack FM with prize
free” patients, which takes for pets recovering from surgery, injury,
d e
an expand giveaways!
much longer. other dogs and we were watching her. I
illness and deconditioning to improve
niq ue pet
Gradually increase the number About the time that MacKenzie was
o ffer ing u
Other problems associated with heard her yelp, I turned around and she
mobility, manage pain, improve strength ase
feeling comfortable with her daily
e m s . P le
of teeth you brush each day, dental cleaning without anesthesia was limping again.” Shortly afterwards,
3. Root planing removes dental activities, Zara Arboleda, anchor of and restore function. Services include rela ted it
Pet agility demos, pet
sp a ce f o r
buildup and pockets of infec- include use of restraints on the pet the verdict was in; MacKenzie, in an
check t his
but go slowly and not beyond the KGPE CBS News47 Team called
in order to perform the procedures, instant, had fractured her tibia, possi- four levels of care, including weight loss, tricks, hospital tours,
g ift f o r
tion under the gums—the
t h a t ne x t
your pet’s comfort level. Build mental/behavioral damage to the and explained that she was doing a
leading causes of gum reces- bly by the stress of being jumped on by wellness and conditioning, a comprehen- r.
o r pet love food vendors and much,
pet from experiencing the whole story on special services for dogs. Zara
y o u r p et
up to approximately 30 seconds sion, tooth loss, organ disease one of her too active canine playmates.
interviewed Dr. DuMars about doggy sive arthritis care program and intensive,
procedure and the necessity of more
of brushing per side. from shedding bacteria. This is
the most important part of a frequent dental cleanings each year
It was a spiral fracture, requiring inter-
nal fixation to be stabilized. So, for the
day care services and sought out a dog individualized rehabilitation services. much more!
dental procedure and can be due to inadequate cleaning. that could be highlighted in the fea-
second time in several months, MacK-
enzie again had surgery on the same leg.
ture story. MacKenzie seemed to beam “It’s the pet event of the year” – Scott O’Brien, Dog-About Town
