Starting this Saturday
ST
March 1 we will be
open from 7 am - 5 pm
FEBRUARY 2014
10 % off any Dental Services scheduled
for the month of February
Complimentary Nail trim and free goods as
part of service
FEBRUARY is PET
DENTAL MONTH
Dental disease (Periodontal
Disease) results when residual
food, bacteria and tarter collect in
the spaces between the gum and
the tooth, causing infection that
can then spread to the surrounding
bone.
30
DID YOU KNOW CATS
HAVE 30 ADULT
TEETH BY THE TIME
THEY ARE 5-6
MONTHS OLD?
42
DID YOU KNOW
DOGS HAVE 42
ADULT TEETH BY
THE TIME THEY ARE
5-7 MONTHS OLD?
Did you know by the age of 3, about 80% of dogs & 70% of cats
have dental disease?
TARTER
BLEEDING
FROM THE
MOUTH
DROOLING OR
DROPPING
FOOD
7 signs
BAD BREATH
of dental
disease
WEIGHT LOSS
DISCOMFORT
AROUND THE
MOUTH
LOOSE OR
DISCOLORED
TEETH
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR PET
GETS A DENTAL
• YOUR DOG OR CAT WILL BE PLACED UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA
• AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WILL BE PLACED SO YOUR PET RECEIVES
MEASURED AMOUNTS OF GAS ANESTHESIA AND OXYGEN
• A THOROUGH DENTAL EXAM WILL BE PERFORMED
• THE TARTER WILL BE CHIPPED OFF OF YOUR PETS TEETH
• A DENTAL SCALER WILL BE USED
TO REMOVE ANY STUBBORN TARTER
• YOUR PETS TEETH WILL THEN BE
POLISHED WITH TOOTHPASTE
DENTAL : BEFORE & AFTER
3 THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR
PETS DENTAL HEALTH
BRUSH YOUR PETS TEETH DAILY AND OFFER
THEM HEALTHY DENTAL TREATS & DRY FOOD
SCHEDULE YEARLY APPOINTMENTS WITH YOUR
VETERINARIAN TO DISCUSS DENTAL HEALTH
TAKE ACTION IF YOU SEE YOUR PET STRUGGLING
TO EAT FOOD OR HAS BAD BREATH
DID YOU KNOW EVEN HORSES
NEED DENTALS TOO?
DOG OF THE WEEK
French Bulldog
MEET THE BREED
• Often described as "a clown in the cloak of a
philosopher," the French Bulldog originated
as, and continues to be used as a companion
dog. The breed is small and muscular with
heavy bone structure, a smooth coat, a short
face and trademark "bat" ears. Prized for their
affectionate natures and even dispositions,
they are generally active and alert, but not
unduly boisterous. Frenchies can be brindle,
fawn, white, and brindle and white.
HISTORY
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There is a difference of opinion as to the origin of the French Bulldog, but one
ancestor must have been the English Bulldog - probably one of the toy variety, of
which there were a great number in England around 1860. These toy Bulldogs
were sent in large numbers into France, where they were crossed with various
other breeds and were given the name Boule-Dog Francais. One found dogs with
rose ears, while others had bat ears which is now an outstanding feature of the
French Bulldog. Another distinctive feature of the French Bulldog is the skull. The
correctly formed skull should be level, or flat, between the ears, while directly
above the eyes, extending almost across the forehead, it should be slightly curve,
giving a domed appearance. In the early days of breeding in Europe, the tendency
was toward the rose ear. This movement was opposed by Americans and the
breed would eventually lost the feature that strongly accentuates its individuality,
and the result would have been practically a miniature English Bulldog.
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This controversy over type was responsible for the formation of the French Bulldog
Club of America, the first organization in the world devoted to the breed. In 1898
fanciers gave a specialty show in the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria . The affair
proved a sensation, and it was due, no doubt, to the resulting publicity that the
quaint little chaps became the rage in society.
CHARACTER TRAITS
• Frenchies are indoor dogs, but require air conditioning in warm
weather. While good at alerting their owners to danger (Look!
The UPS Guy is coming!), their main role is that of lap warmer.
The Frenchie requires minimal exercise and grooming.
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Non – Sporting Group
Weight: 19 - 22 lbs
Height: Up to 12”
Life Span: 10 – 12 years
Popularity: Rank 11th
DID YOU KNOW
• While bred primarily as pets and companions, Frenchies are
remarkably intelligent and serve as good watchdogs.
• Originally called the Boule-Dog Francais, though the english
later scoffed at the idea of calling an English dog by a French
name.
• An unfortunate French Bulldog was a passenger on
the Titanic. It is said that the dog was insured for $750! An
enormous amount at that time (1912)!
• Frenchies are companion dogs and thus make great
companions for apartment dwellers. They do require a few
short walks a day and will be happy playing in the house. They
will be happier relaxing with you on the couch!
CAT OF THE MONTH
Scottish Fold
MEET THE BREED
• Folds are known for sleeping on their backs.
Scottish Folds typically have soft voices and
display a complex repertoire of meows and
purrs not found in better-known breeds. Folds
are also known for sitting with their legs
stretched out and their paws on their belly.
This is called the "Buddha Position".
HISTORY
• The original Scottish Fold was a white barn cat named Susie, who
was found at a farm near Coupar Angus in Perthshire, Scotland, in
1961. Susie's ears had an unusual fold in their middle, making her
resemble an owl. When Susie had kittens, two of them were born
with folded ears, and one was acquired by William Ross, a
neighboring farmer and cat-fancier. Ross registered the breed with
the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in Great Britain in 1966 and
started to breed Scottish Fold kittens with the help of geneticist Pat
Turner. The breeding program produced 76 kittens in the first three
years—42 with folded ears and 34 with straight ears. The
conclusion from this was that the ear mutation is due to a simple
dominant gene.
• Susie's only reproducing offspring was a female Fold named Snooks
who was also white; a second kitten was neutered shortly after
birth. Three months after Snooks' birth, Susie was killed by a car. All
Scottish Fold cats share a common ancestry to Susie.
“Susie”
PERSONALITIES & TRAITS
• Scottish Folds adapt to almost any home situation
and are as comfortable in a room full of noisy
children and dogs as they are in a single person’s
dwelling. They adjust to other animals extremely
well.
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Weight: Males 9 – 13 lbs / Females 6 – 9 lbs
Height: 10 - 12 inches
Life Span: 11 – 14 years
Popularity: One of the top 10 breeds.
INTERESTING FACTS
• Maru born May 24, 2007 is a male Scottish Fold
(straight variety) cat in Japan who has become popular
on YouTube. As of April 2013, videos with Maru have
been viewed over 200 million times. Videos featuring
Maru have an average of 800,000 views each and he is
mentioned often in print and televised media
discussing Internet celebrities.
DOG OF THE WEEK
Komondor
( KAH-muhn-dor )
MEET THE BREED
• A large, muscular breed, the Komondor is mostly
known for its unusually dense, protective coat of
heavy white cords (which make him look like a
giant mop!) that form naturally as the breed
matures in age. The coat serves to cover
vulnerable body parts in case of attack, helps him
blend in with his flock and protects him from
weather extremes. While he has been a working
dog in Hungary for ten centuries, he is also found
in the show and obedience rings in the United
States.
HISTORY
• Komondors were brought to Hungary by Cumans, the Turkish speaking,
nomadic people who settled in Hungary during the 12th and 13th century.
The name Komondor derives from Koman-dor, meaning "Cuman dog". The
breed descends from Tibetan dogs and came from Asia with the Cumans,
whose homeland was near the Yellow River. In the late 900s, Mongols
began to expand their territories at the expense of the Cumans, forcing
them to move westwards. Fleeing from the Mongols, they reached the
borders of Hungary in the 1100s. Cumans were granted asylum and settled
in Hungary in 1239 under Köten Khan. Komondor remains have been
found in Cuman gravesites. The name "quman-dur" means "belonging to
the Cumans" or "the dog of the Cumans," thus distinguishing it from a
similar Hungarian sheepdog breed which later merged with the Komondor.
The name Komondor is found for the first time written in 1544 in the
History of King Astiagis by Kákonyi Péter, in Hungarian. Later in 1673 Amos
Comenius mentions the Komondor in one of his works. Today the
Komondor is a fairly common breed in Hungary, its country of origin. Many
Komondors were killed during World War II and local stories say that this is
because when the Germans (and then the Russians) invaded, they had to
kill the dog before they could capture a farm or house that it guarded.
CHARACTER TRAITS
• Known for its dignity, strength and courage, the
Komondor is generally reserved and serious with
strangers but demonstrative with those he loves. Owners
should be willing to provide daily exercise and obedience
training. Caring for the Komondor coat takes quite a bit
of time and effort, so it's best to learn how to care for the
cords from an experienced owner or breeder.
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Working Group
Weight: Males up to 125 lbs / Females 112 lbs
Height: 25.5” and above
Life Span: 10 – 12 years
Popularity: Rank 159th
DID YOU KNOW
• The Komondor is one of three breeds of working dog native for ten
centuries to the sheep and cattle countries of Hungary.
• The Komondor is an almost direct descendent of the Aftscharka,
which the Huns found on the southern steppes when they passed
through Russian.
• The plural of Komondor is Komondorok.
• The Komondor is chief of the herdsmen dogs, but not often utilized
for rounding up the herds; merely accompanies the flocks and
herds in exceptional cases, acting as more of a protector than
herder.
• Descended from Tibetan dogs, the Komondor was brought to
Hungary a thousand years ago by nomadic Magyars.