Is there hope for bad breath?
When animals come in to Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center for a dental cleaning, one of the toughest topics to discuss with owners is tooth extractions. Your pet may need a tooth extracted when the tooth is badly decayed, mobile or when there is a serious infection affecting the tooth. Contrary to most owners’ beliefs, pets can function and eat quite well with missing, rotting and painful teeth. Since February is National Pet Dental Month, we want to make every pet owner aware of what a professional teeth cleaning...
Read MoreLooking for Warmth in Winter
With temperatures falling and winter finally setting in, everyone is trying to stay warm. This goes for our furry family members too. While you can put on another layer of clothes or pull out another blanket, your pets cannot. Many times they will look for the warmest place, even if it is inconvenient for you or dangerous for them. The most common one we see is outdoor cats who curl up under the hood of a car where there is a warm engine. A cat that hides or lies in this warm, seemingly safe and protected place, it can be...
Read MoreFebruary is National Dental Month!
Root canals, dental x-rays, orthodontics, crowns, caps, implants, and periodontal surgery for pets? You must be kidding! Not at all. Dental procedures are performed daily in veterinary practices and taking care of your pet’s teeth at home may be easier than you think. At Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center, we want to make sure you know how to keep your furry family member’s teeth pearly white and smelling great! Examination is the key to diagnosis and helps determine the health of your pet’s teeth and mouth. A pet owner...
Read MoreCheck Your Pet’s Tags!
Many pets get new collars for Christmas, so when you are changing your pet’s jewelry over, make sure to check their tags. Make this a New Year’s tradition that will ensure the safety of the furry friends that we call family. Here at Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center, we know that New Year’s resolutions are hard, but this task is far easier to accomplish. Set a plan to do your “neck checks” around the first of the year. It is easy to remember that way. Call your dog over and play along. You want to...
Read MoreSummer Cat Care
The last few weeks we have focused our summer series on our canine family members. This week we are going to discuss some tips to keep your feline friends safe this summer. Some people, due to space limitations or personal preference, choose to keep their cat outdoors or even have cats that are both indoor and outdoor. Special considerations need to be discussed in these cats that roam the wild outdoors. It is a good idea to provide a safe and comfortable place for your cat to rest. A small cathouse equipped with easy escape is...
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