Border Collie Corner Why Dental Disease Is the No. 1 Problem for Pets
Hiya friends!
I hope your new year is going splendidly so far. I’ve met lots of cool owners and noticed that they all work hard to keep their pets happy and healthy — but one of the worst conditions that cats or dogs can get is dental disease. Pets can get it all: a severe amount of tartar, gingivitis, and cavities. These can become a source of infection for the rest of their bodies and affect their heart and kidneys. Worst of all, dental pain can go unnoticed by a lot of owners and even veterinarians. Some will assume a certain amount of crabbiness is just part of a pet’s behavior when that isn’t the case. Imagine you have a BIG toothache, but you don’t understand what it is and you can’t tell or ask anyone about it. That’s the type of situation our pets are in anytime they get a toothache.
A Beautiful Sunrise
The Heartwarming Recovery of a 15-Year-Old Cat
After the derecho on Aug. 10, Sunrise — a 15-year-old cat — escaped from his home, leaving his owners devastated.
They searched and searched for him. Oct. 1 came around the corner, and even though it had been almost two months since they had seen their sweet Sunrise, they did not lose hope. Instead, they continued searching. Suddenly, one day, Sunrise’s owners got news that a good samaritan had found a cat that looked very similar to a picture they had posted of Sunrise. His owners rushed over and realized it was indeed their cat Sunrise! However, he looked very different from when they had seen him last.
I know what you’re thinking now: What can you do to help and prevent tooth pain?
After being outdoors for almost two months he was severely malnourished, dehydrated, and very weak.
Sunrise was hospitalized here at Petersen Pet Hospital where Dr. Saunders and staff nourished him back to health enough that his owners could take him home.
Sunrise’s owners were incredibly dedicated, taking the time to bring him in almost every week for recheck exams and fluids. In no time, Sunrise began making a comeback.
‘My Furry Valentine’ Pup Snacks
With each and every visit he regained more and more weight and started acting like his normal spunky self! We’re so happy to have played a part in helping Sunrise and his owners — thank you for trusting us with him!
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