It’s Dental Month again for your pets! Here at Liberty Animal Hospital we are offering dental discounts for the month of February. Please call to schedule your free dental exam with your preferred Veterinarian to get a personalized oral healthcare plan for your pets.  In order to insure that your pet has good oral hygiene throughout their lifetime, you should make sure that your pets’ teeth are brushed at least once a week.  This is a very easy step that you can add to your pets’ weekly bath. The Veterinarians here at Liberty Animal Hospital recommend that you do this at least once a week to help insure that your pets’ oral health does not decline leading to other health problems.

Here are five easy steps to help you when brushing your pets’ teeth:

1. Get your cat or dog use to you looking into their mouth. After each time you do so, reward them with either a treat or praise.
2. Ask your veterinarian for suggestions as to what type of brush and toothpaste that you should use. You may purchase them either at your Veterinarian’s office or a local pet store.
3. Brush your pets’ teeth while they are in the bathtub. It is okay to wrap your cat in a towel to help keep them calm during this process.
4. Brush your cat's or dog's teeth with a gentle, massaging motion.
5. Reward your cat or dog with a tartar-control treat after the procedure.