Staying ‘Cool’ With Your Canine
Enjoy the Weather While Keeping Your Pup Comfortable
adventure, consider bringing a collapsible water bowl. If you are doing some backyard chilling, consider filling up a small wading pool with water for your pooch to splash or lounge in. SOME INVALUABLE INVENTIONS There are many contraptions to help you keep your canine cool in the summer heat. Booties to insulate their toes and protect their paw pads from the hot asphalt, cooling vests that reflect sunlight off darker fur, and pressure-activated cooling pads are just a few of the gizmos you can purchase to stave off those scorching temps. The Dog People, a website powered by Rover.com, also recommends making frozen “pupsicles,” a yogurt-based frozen treat that can satisfy doggy cravings while keeping them cool.
With all this late-summer sunshine, it’s the perfect time to take your dog out for some fun. And while spending time basking in nature’s beauty can be a great source of fun and exercise for you and your pets, it’s important to keep a careful watch on your dog’s core temperature to prevent heat exhaustion. There are several detectable signs of heat exhaustion that you can watch for, including abnormal lethargy, vomiting, or a brightly colored blue or red tongue. Here are some tips to keep your canine cool this summer. WATER IN ALL ITS FORMS While certain dog breeds thrive in hotter climates, all pups need a little extra care when it comes to staying hydrated during the summer. For starters, always make sure they have ready access to drinkable water. If you are going on an
The Benefits of Botox
RELIEVING JAW PAIN More recently, the benefits of Botox have been applied for pain relief. For those who experience jaw pain and other symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), Botox may be able to help. By weakening the overused jaw muscles, Botox injections give the overextended area a chance to rest and heal. EASING HEADACHES For headache sufferers, whether the pain is TMD-related or results from migraines triggered by other factors, Botox may be able to serve some relief. Headaches fail to be well-understood by science, and those who suffer from them know all too well the frustration of cycling through one failed remedy after another. Research has shown that regular Botox injections can be effective treatments for headache sufferers. As dentists, we are uniquely qualified to perform Botox injections due to the specific attention we pay to the aches and pains of the head. While there are other places to go for these treatments, most Botox clinics approach the issue from a cosmetic perspective, not a medical one. Not only do these practitioners usually have less training, but they will likely not be well-versed in pain prevention the way our experienced dentists and staff are. Did you know David Roach Family Dentistry now offers Botox? That’s right! Dr. Roach and Dr. Gropper recently earned their certifications so that our patients can enjoy all the benefits of Botox. Whether you’re interested in the medical or cosmetic benefits — or both — we can help. Give our office a call to schedule an appointment!
While most of us are aware of the cosmetic function of Botox, it’s also been shown to be effective in treating pain related to bruxism (clenching of the teeth), migraines, and cramping of the neck, head, and face. Because of this, medical practitioners like dentists are becoming trained in Botox application. Here are three reasons dentists may turn to this treatment option for patients. TACKLING UNWANTED WRINKLES Botox has long been used to combat some of the signs of aging, like wrinkles on the forehead, crow’s feet, and smile lines. Precise, targeted injections of Botox administered by a trained professional can deliver youthful results.
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