DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR PET

STEP 1: Take your pet to the veterinarian for a dental exam. Don't wait for his annual checkup if you suspect a problem.

STEP 2: Begin a dental care regimen at home. Your veterinarian can suggest steps that may include brushing your pet's teeth. One of the most convenient and effective ways to combat oral disease is feeding specially formulated foods proven effective in combating plaque and tartar buildup. The Seal of Acceptance from the Veterinary Oral Health Council, an organization initiated by the American Veterinary Dental Society to guide consumers, appears on products that meet defined standards for plaque and tartar control in dogs and cats. For further information on the VOHC or their product standards, visit

www.vohc.org.

STEP 3: Schedule regular veterinary checkups. These are essential in helping your veterinarian monitor the progress of your pet's dental health routine. Your veterinary health care team can help you schedule the appropriate visits.

Learn how to brush your dogs teeth by watching this video.

REFERRAL PROGRAM

Were you aware of our new client referral rewards program? Refer 1-5 Friends or Family and earn $5.00 Coupon for each referral! Refer 6-10 Friends or Family and earn $10.00 Coupon for each referral! PLUS, each referral enters your name into our year end drawing for:
*'Veterinarian for a Day' Experience
*2 Complimentary Nights Boarding
*6 Months FRONTLINE PLUS
*Complimentary Bath
So be sure to tell your friends, family, and coworkers about your experience at Animal Care Hospital.

WE LOVE NEW PATIENTS!

Our practice is committed to serving you and your pet, and we are proud to offer the finest and most current veterinary care available. Whether your pet is a new addition to your family or a seasoned senior, we love seeing new patients and we enjoy the excitement that they bring to our office. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to help create a healthier life for your companion animal. We give each patient friendly, professional, and personalized attention, and every effort is made to attend to your pets needs in a compassionate and timely fashion.
At Animal Care Hospital we believe the most important annual healthcare need of your pet is a comprehensive physical examination. It is only through a thorough physical examination that overall health and wellness of an animal can be determined. Puppies and kittens are examined several times as they grow and develop. Adult pets should be examined at a minimum of once a year, and pets in the senior years (7 years of age and older) should be examined twice yearly.
We would love your pet to become a new patient; it is as simple as contacting one of our dedicated receptionists at 815-941-9924.

SENIOR PET FACTS

30% of senior pets have a hidden disease.
62% of dogs over 10 years have symptoms of cognitive dysfunction.
80% of senior pets have dental disease.

With advancements in veterinary medicine and nutrition, pets are living longer than ever before. Like people, as pets age they become more susceptible to illness and disease and need extra attention to help keep them vibrant and healthy.
Twice yearly physical exams are important for older animals. Early detection of serious problems is tantamount to prolonging your pets health and well being.
Geriatric patients require a more in depth evaluation than their younger counterparts, such as additional blood work testing, hormone testing, EKG, blood pressure, and possibly intra-ocular eye pressure readings.
Many age related health problems can be very subtle in nature: increased urination, increased water intake, decrease or increase in appetite, weight gain or loss, decrease in energy levels etc...
Something as seemingly insignificant as a change in the way your pet chews their food or sits can signal a problem. It is very important to communicate with our veterinarians any changes you have noticed in your senior pet.
Animal Care Hospital considers your pet in its senior years starting at age 7, and in its geriatric years starting at age 10. In an effort to help you take great care of your pet, we are offering a 6 month coupon for $10.00 off of all senior wellness blood screening. some of the conditions we will be screening for are diabetes, thyroid disease, liver disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
The lab work can only be run in conjunction with a physical exam, and the coupon must be presented to receive the discount!

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ADDITIONAL ANIMAL CARE HOSPITAL TOPICS

FLEAS
TICKS
What is Pet Portals?
Benefits of a AAHA Hospital
Our hospital expansion
Why our surgery is better
The staff learns CPR