Promotions
Its that time of the year again for
“Face of Cairns Vet” competition!!
Do you want your pet to star in our Yellow Pages advert
and promotional products for 2011?
Enteries are taken by emailing 2 dazzling pictures of your pet which best illustrates your pet's personality and a few word testimonial on ‘why you/your pet loves Cairns Vet Clinic’ to admin@cairnsvet.com.au
Entry forms must be in by the 31st July as voting is done throughout August, and winner announced 1st of September!
Within the three Clinics there will be pictures in a display portfolio. A voting form is handed out with every client and every transaction at Cairns, Aeroglen & Gordonvale Clinics.
Winners receive FREE preventative health care for one year (including vaccinations, worming, heartworm preventative, flea and tick control to the value of $500) and large bag of pet food courtesy of Hills Pet Nutrition and Bayer Animal Health.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL ENTRIES!
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DENTAL AWARENESS
Pets Need Dental Care Too
Oral disease is the most common health problem treated in small animal veterinary clinics today.
By the age of three, about 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have gum disease.
All pets are at risk of developing dental problems, although small dog breeds are more likely to develop dental disease as their teeth are often too large for their mouths.
Oral disease begins with a build up of bacteria in the pet’s mouth. This bacteria, combined with saliva and food debris between the teeth and gums causes plaque to form. As the bacteria grow in the plaque and calcium salts are deposited, this plaque turns to tartar. If the tartar isn’t removed from the teeth, pockets of pus may appear along the gum line and further separate the teeth from the gum, which allows more food and bacteria to accumulate. Without treatment, this plaque and tartar build up may cause periodontal disease. Periodontal disease causes red and swollen gums. The gums often recede and bleeding is common. Eventually tooth loss occurs as the infection destroys the bone around the gum. The bacteria are also continually absorbed into the pet’s blood stream and can cause heart, liver, kidney and lung disease.
Signs of Peridontal Disease
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* Bad breath.
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* Yellow/brown crust around the gums and teeth.
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* Pain when eating or pawing at the mouth.
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* Change of chewing or eating habits.
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* Loose, cracked or worn teeth.
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* Subdued behavior.
- * Excessive drooling.