February is pet dental health month. The care of your pet’s teeth and mouth can affect other areas of its health, including the loss of teeth, as well as heart, liver and kidney damage. A pet with dental problems may not want to eat, may have bad breath, may exhibit pain in the mouth area, may have excessive or abnormal drooling or bleeding and may have swelling on the face. Some pets may not exhibit any signs at all, yet have severe dental disease. Dental care is one of many reasons an annual exam is very important for your pet’s health.

Vaccinations are very important in the prevention of serious disease in your dog. There are many vaccines available, but not all are necessary for every dog. At Cliffdale Animal Hospital we give vaccines according to the exposure risk of your dog.

Your four-legged family member is showing signs of distress. Is it separation anxiety? This is a common concern for many pet parents, especially this time of year when you may plan a vacation. Your concern for your pet can make it very difficult to leave the house or get things done, so we are here to help. After all, you don’t want to put your summer plans on hold.