February is National Dental Month!

Oral Hygiene

Your pet's dental health is a part of his/her healthy foundation. Gingivitis and periodontal disease are a reality for your pet as much as they are for you!
Periodontal disease doesn't just affect your pets teeth, gums and the deterioration of the jaw bone, it impacts their entire general health.
The bacteria that is present with dental disease cir­culates through the blood stream and can cause damage to the heart, kidneys and liver.

 By Kathryn Krueger, DVM

 All Creatures would like to provide some information to ease your concerns regarding the H1N1 virus and how it could affect your family pet. 

There is no reason to think that the H1N1 influenza virus will cause a pandemic in our companion animals.  Thousands of pets have had apparent exposure to owners with the influenza virus, with very few reported incidents of illness.

By: James C. Little, DVM

 

Salmonella is rod-shaped, usually motile bacteria that is pathogenic to man and other warm-blooded animals and causes food poisoning, gastrointestinal inflammation, and diseases of the genital tract. This bacteria is extremely common in reptiles and can cause severe, life-threatening illness in both humans and reptiles.

By: Dr. Carrie LaJeunesse

First and foremost, always call us with any questions or concerns. We want to be your best source for accurate and helpful information. This can include anything from what foods to feed, spaying/neutering (which we very strongly recommend!) to cat boarding facilities. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try to find it for you!