FEBRUARY AND MARCH ARE PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTHS AT
WESTON VETERINARY CLINIC!
Invest in your pet's dental health during February and March and we'll reward you for your good investment. Save 10% on dental procedures performed during our dental health months. For details click here to see the savings .
WHAT EVERY PET OWNER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE AND PET HEALTH
Many pet owners are unaware that-just like with humans-good dental health is essential to the overall health of pets! According to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medicine Association) and AVDS (American Veterinary Dentistry Society), dogs and cats need regular teeth cleanings and a healthy diet in order to maintain good oral health. Poor dental health in pets-just as in humans-results in other health problems. For pets, this may includebone infections, tooth decay resulting in extractions, systemic infections damaging the heart and kidneys; loss of appetite resulting in weight loss and other medical problems caused by chronic bacterial infection. These clinical issues can be costly to treat and painful to for your pet. Read some comments from real clients whose pets had dental cleanings. (click here for our Pet Dental Health Testimonials) While the idea of dental cleanings at home and by your veterinarian may seem silly, the photos below demonstrate how much damage is done to teeth, gums and bone if your pet's dental care is neglected. Investing in your pet's dental health is a wise investment that curbs the potential for discomfort for your pet as well as remains a cost effective approach to good health. For more information, call us and visit this link.
Each time we see your pet, we evaluate his/her teeth using a Dental Grading System. The teeth are graded from I to IV, depending on the condition of the teeth, gums and other oral tissue. The real photos below demonstrate each Dental Grade and the description explains the condition of the pet's mouth, as well as what is required to treat the pet. After you review the photos, you can do a quick "Pet Dental Health Assessment" on your pet's dental health to help you see how your pet is doing. If you think that your pet might have a Dental Grade of II, III or IV, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. To access the Pet Dental Health Assessment tool, click here.
Grade I / NICE JOB! No sign of plaque or tartar
Home dental care is needed to maintain these healthy teeth and gums. Brushing your pet's teeth regularly is ideal. There are products available to help make home dental care easy and hassle free, such as tooth sealers, rinses and food.
Grade II / Mild Gingivitis-Early Periodontal Disease
Gum is inflamed and swollen. You may notice a thin red line along the gum line. You will see plaque beginning to cover the teeth. A dental prophylactic cleaning and polishing is indicated within the next few months.
Gums are inflamed and swollen. Your pet's mouth is painful and odor is noticed. Gum pockets allow bacteria to flourish. Now, moderate amounts of plaque build up. Dental cleaning to remove tartar isneeded within the next 30 days. Tartar control diet and home dental care are needed afterward for prevention. Extractions may be needed.
Your pet has periodontal disease, red and bleeding gums. Gum is damaged by infection and tartar. Sore mouth and bad breath odor are notoiceable. Dental cleaning to remove tartar is neededimmediately. Gum pockets and extractions are expected. Chronic infection is destroying the gum, teeth and bone. Bacteria are spreading through the body via the bloodstream threatening the kidneys, liver and heart. Extractions and suturing is necessary. Tartar control diet and home dental care are needed to prevent recurrence.
Buy one get second one at 50% off on all Hill's t/d dental diet's during Dental Health Months!
February 1st – March 31st
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
Even during the mildest winters, keeping your pet safe outdoors in cold weather is critical to his/her overall health. If you are looking for fun things to do with your pet(s) this winter-and keep them safe too-click here. Another fun thing to do this month to take your mind off winter is enter your pet in our National Dress Up Your Pet Contest! Have some fun, celebrate your pet(s) and you just might win a $100 Visa Gift Card doing it! For more info go to www.westonvetclinic.com and our Facebook page.
Dress Up Your Pet Day Photo Contest
Each year, we celebrate January 14th as National Dress Up Your Pet Day. We will do this again in 2012! We want to invite your beloved pet to bark, meow, sing, crone, croak or slither into the new year in style....and we'll reward the top dressed pet that earns the most votes for their fashion sense with a $100 VISA gift card! Open those closet doors, dig into your dresser drawers or find that buried box of pet props you love. We want to see the best you've got. Or maybe you already have a favorite photo of your fashion star? Enter our National Dress Up Your PetDay Contest between 1/1/12 and 1/14/12, then let the voting begin! Voting will start on January 15th. The pet with the most votes by 1/31/12 is the winner! Tell your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors... tell EVERYONE to vote for your Best Dressed Pet! Go to Facebook.com/westonvetclinic to check out the details and submit your photo. We can't wait to see your imagination!
How did National Dress Up Your Pet Day get started? We have no idea, but it seems like a great way to have fun with your pet while giving him or her a little extra attention for the day. When selecting an outfit, don't forget to think safety - - choose a style that is not too tight or select an outfit that doesn't have parts that may cause injury. Don't forget to consider a costume that is appropriate for the weather that day. If your little (or big) one doesn't like donning outfits, you can still enjoy time with your furry friend. You can take your pet for an extra walk, give a special treat, relax side by side, or brush out his/her coat. Your friend will love the added attention! However, if your pet is more adventurous, show off with style on this special pet-only holiday. No need to spend money on an extravagant get up...the best is often what comes spontaneously from whatever is right at hand! Just don't forget to point and click to capture that Best Dressed Up Moment. Or if you have a cherished photo previously taken of your pet in his/her most shining moment dressed up, just enter that one!
Home Vet Visits!
Weston Veterinary Clinic is offering housecall visits for wellness exams. Kim Heald, DVM will be providing an array of at-home services for patients by appointment on Tuesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Weston Veterinary Clinic at (781) 899-5377. See our news article for more information on the benefits of home vet visits.
Chew on This!
Dental problems like gum disease and cracked teeth affect dogs and cats as much as they do people. Here's how to help,
Today hasn’t gone as Bill Rosenblad, V95, had planned. An emergency has cropped up: a 16-year-old cat with heart, lung, kidney and adrenal gland disease is being prepped for a tooth extraction, and Rosenblad, an oral surgeon, needs to see her safely through the procedure and recovery.
And while it may seem ill-advised to anesthetize an animal with multiple chronic health conditions for a procedure that may, on the surface, appear frivolous, veterinary dentists would disagree. Most vets wouldn’t hesitate to put critically ill or infirm pets under anesthesia to treat dental disease. That’s because in animals—just like in people—good oral health is conducive to overall health and quality of life. click here to read more...
Special Thank You to Nancy Gibbs
The Doctors truly bond with their clients at Weston Veterinary Clinic. Recently one of Dr. Neil Storey's clients, Nancy Gibbs, passed away. As a thank you for taking exceptional care of her dog, "Nell", Ms. Gibbs named the Weston Veterinary Clinic as a beneficiary in her Will.
Thanks to Nancy's generous gift, the clinic was able to purchase some new monitoring equipment as well as start a fund for subsidized care for clients that may not be able to afford care for their pets.
"Nell" is still a patient at Weston Veterinary Clinic and we hope to continue to see her for many years to come.
ePetRecords
Worried that you run out of your pet’s medication? So busy that you only have time to think about appointment scheduling at night after we have closed? Do you ever want to check ahead to see when your pet’s vaccinations need to be boostered? Or do you sometimes misplace the postcard reminders we send you? If you are like most people, the answer to these questions is YES!
We have just the solution to help make your life easier, less stressful and more efficient. It’s free and we have already taken care of some of the set up for you! Below are some frequently asked questions we thought would help you understand this new online service. All you need are a computer and the internet! Go to the ePetRecords page for more information to get started today.
Daily Facebook Photos
We are now posting a "Photo of the Day" on our Facebook page. E-mail your favorite photo to info@westonvetclinic.com and check our Facebook page every day to see if your photo was chosen.
Grade I / NICE JOB! No sign of plaque or tartar
Grade II / Mild Gingivitis-Early Periodontal Disease
Grade III/ Moderate Gingivitis-Established Periodontal Disease
Grade IV/Severe Gingivitis-Advanced Periodontal Disease
Even during the mildest winters, keeping your pet safe outdoors in cold weather is critical to his/her overall health. If you are looking for fun things to do with your pet(s) this winter-and keep them safe too-
Each year, we celebrate January 14th as National Dress Up Your Pet Day. We will do this again in 2012! We want to invite your beloved pet to bark, meow, sing, crone, croak or slither into the new year in style....and we'll reward the top dressed pet that earns the most votes for their fashion sense with a $100 VISA gift card! Open those closet doors, dig into your dresser drawers or find that buried box of pet props you love. We want to see the best you've got. Or maybe you already have a favorite photo of your fashion star? Enter our National Dress Up Your Pet Day Contest between 1/1/12 and 1/14/12, then let the voting begin! Voting will start on January 15th. The pet with the most votes by 1/31/12 is the winner! Tell your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors... tell EVERYONE to vote for your Best Dressed Pet! Go to 
How did National Dress Up Your Pet Day get started? We have no idea, but it seems like a great way to have fun with your pet while giving him or her a little extra attention for the day. When selecting an outfit, don't forget to think safety - - choose a style that is not too tight or select an outfit that doesn't have parts that may cause injury. Don't forget to consider a costume that is appropriate for the weather that day. If your little (or big) one doesn't like donning outfits, you can still enjoy time with your furry friend. You can take your pet for an extra walk, give a special treat, relax side by side, or brush out his/her coat. Your friend will love the added attention! However, if your pet is more adventurous, show off with style on this special pet-only holiday. No need to spend money on an extravagant get up...the best is often what comes spontaneously from whatever is right at hand! Just don't forget to point and click to capture that Best Dressed Up Moment. Or if you have a cherished photo previously taken of your pet in his/her most shining moment dressed up, just enter that one!
The Doctors truly bond with their clients at Weston Veterinary Clinic. Recently one of Dr. Neil Storey's clients, Nancy Gibbs, passed away. As a thank you for taking exceptional care of her dog, "Nell", Ms. Gibbs named the Weston Veterinary Clinic as a beneficiary in her Will.
