HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PET NEEDS TO SEE THE DENTIST?

If your pet has stinky breath it's important to realise that this is not normal.

Don’t be tempted to simply turn your head away as bad breath can be a sign that your pet is suffering from dental disease, a sneaky condition that likes to creep up on your pet.

As the disease progresses, plaque and tartar build up around the teeth leading to an inflammatory condition called gingivitis. Eventually the gum separates from the tooth and small pockets of bacteria accumulate.

IS YOUR PET OVERWEIGHT?

The best way to tell if you pet is overweight is to take a good look at them!

Here's how ...

+ Peer down on your pet from above.
+ An overweight pet will have lost definition of their waist
+ Instead of an hourglass figure they might look a bit rotund and may even resemble a coffee table!
+ You will also have a bit of trouble feeling their ribs when you run your hands over their sides
+ A very obese pet will have neck fat, a round tummy as well as fat deposits over the hips

CHILDREN & DOGS - KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE

When it comes to children and dogs, many people say that supervision is essential. But it is critical to understand that supervision alone may not always be the way to prevent a dog bite.

The key to helping prevent a dog bite is being able to recognise when a dog is feeling stressed or threatened. It's important to be able to pick up on the signs and intervene before it's too late.

Everyone needs to know what to look out for and this includes parents, grandparents, friends and the babysitter. No matter how "trustworthy" or safe you think a dog is, it always pays to take care and remember that kids can push dogs to new limits or even unintentionally hurt a dog.

HEARTWORM - MAKE SURE YOUR DOG IS PROTECTED...

Make sure you know the facts about heartworm:
A single bite from a mosquito can be enough to spread this potentially fatal disease. Make sure you don’t put your dog at risk by forgetting monthly treatment.

Don’t risk forgetting monthly heartworm treatments...
Even the best owners can occasionally forget or delay a walk, a meal or even a dose of heartworm medication. Unfortunately, when it comes to heartworm, forgetting may have fatal consequences.
Don’t put your dog at risk.