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Running away from your pet’s stinky breath?  As soon as you need to hold your nose when Kitty or Fido breathes on you, it’s time to see the dentist!  Halitosis in pets is often a symptom of infection of the teeth and gums and can possibly indicate more severe internal organ damage.  A regular visit to clean and treat your pet’s teeth will prevent most oral disease.  Book a dental appointment this February to take advantage of our Dentistry Month love!¿

Is it cold enough for you?  Since we live in a northern climate where temperatures can drop below -15 degrees Celsius 5 months of the year, it’s important to remember what degree of cold our animal companions can, and cannot, tolerate.  Hypothermia is a very real concern for small breeds (including cats), breeds with short coats, very young pets, and senior pets.  A pet with hypothermia will exhibit violent shivering, lethargy, and possibly vomiting, and will need to be warmed immediately.  Pets can also suffer frostbite on their ears, tails, and paws, which is non-reversible.  Though these body parts may have fur on them, they are extremities, which are the first body parts to become very pale and cold, in fact, much colder than surrounding areas.  Prevention is the best treatment for cold related ailments.  Monitor the length of time your pet spends outside according to the temperature, your pet’s size, and the density of your pet’s coat.  When the mercury really starts to drop, remember that even large dogs are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite if left outside too long without adequate shelter.¿