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Dangers of circulatory compromise

Posted on 2012-02-23 21:50:33

I often learn life lessons the hard way, but whenever possible I try to learn from others. Children often don't understand why they can't share their favorite snack or pull on the ears of their 4- legged companions. I recently saw a patient who had a rubber band placed

on his leg by his 2- legged companion. Of course, this was not done maliciously. The child was probably trying to put it on his hair like it gets put in hers. Unfortunately, this resulted in a deep circumferential wound that will require continued therapy to heal properly. This type of injury is most frequently seen with collars that are left to tight or a limb caught in string or wire. These type of injuries lead to pain, damage to muscles, nerves, and tendons. If not addressed, circulatory compromise can continue until the limb is not able to be saved. When explaining to children how to treat their 4-legged companions please take time to also explain the consequences of mistreating them.

Dental health

Posted on 2012-02-15 14:04:46

February is National Dental Health Month.

Dental health is often overlooked, but very important. This is a main cause of bad breath. Ignoring problems such as gingivitis and heavy tarter build up can lead to additional health problems and oral surgery. Even though we may not find it evident, oral issues are often very painful. Waiting until the problem is severe is not only be harder on your pet, but may require longer anesthesia time and increased cost to the procedure. There are things at home you can do to increase times between complete dental cleanings. There are chew treats that can help cut down on tarter build up such as tartar shield (www.tartershield.com) . Daily brushing is also recommend. They are not able to tolerate fluoride, so they have special toothpaste and tooth brushes.

The best course of action is to stay a head of the problem. Schedule an appointment to have your pets mouth evaluated today. Call us at 505-891-2800.