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Does My Dog/Cat Really Need An X-ray?- Memphis Area Pet Health
All veterinarians have heard the saying, “It’s just a dog. Why do they need dental work?” The truth of the matter is that dental disease in our pets can not only cause serious pain and loss of appetite, but it can also lead to long term health problems such as heart and kidney disease. Surprisingly, 80% of dogs and cats...Read More
What Do You Mean My Pet Needs A Dental Cleaning?- Memphis Area Pet Health
Why Should I Clean My Pet’s Teeth? Dental health is extremely important to your pet’s overall health! Unless your pet’s teeth are brushed daily, plaque, which is an accumulation of bacteria, will build up at the gum line. Eventually calculus forms, further irritating the gums, and then infection progresses to loosen and destroy the attachment of the tooth. Periodontal disease...Read More
