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Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday :
8am to 6pm
Saturday :
8am to 2 pm
Sunday : Closed
T: 408.263.3990
F: 408.263.0331
1393 S. Park Victoria Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
Click here for directions.
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Greetings Pet Parent,
Getting ready for the colder weather and the upcoming holidays can be exciting but we need to take extra precautions to keep our pets safe and healthy.
In this month's newsletter we focus on the importance of dental care and pet arthritis.
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Keeping our pets healthy and happy,
The Doctors and Staff of Parktown Veterinary Clinic
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Newsletter Highlights
Our Annual Dental Special
Dental Facts
Pet Arthritis
Staff Updates
Upcoming Events
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Imagine how your teeth would feel if you never brushed them or went to the dentist.
Regular dental cleanings are important for people, but did you know they are just as important for our pets? Just like human dentists, at Parktown we use ultrasonic scalers to remove tarter from teeth as well as below the gumline. Tartar below the gum line leads to dental infections, decay, and the gum disease gingivitis, which can be painful and lead to tooth and bone loss.
The risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease is the same for animals as it is for people. There is no reason to believe that animals do not feel the same pain of sore gums and a toothache that we feel. Dental disease can also lead to health problems in other parts of the body. A pet with periodontal disease is circulating bacteria and toxins throughout its body, which can result in liver, kidney, and heart disease. Caring for your pet's teeth is important to prevent pain, minimize bacteria and infections, and keep your pet healthy and happy.
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Fun Dental Facts
- Dogs start out with 28 deciduous (baby) teeth, cats start out with 26 deciduous teeth. By six months of age, these baby teeth fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth, 42 in the dog and 30 in the cat. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats are estimated to have dental disease by age 3.
- 80% of dogs and 70% of cats are estimated to have dental disease by age 3.
- Dental disease not only causes bad breath, but it leads to pain, infection, tooth loss, and eventually injury to your pet’s internal organs.
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- Due to pre-screening, advanced monitoring techniques, and today’s safer anesthetics, dental procedures have never been safer.
- Routine home care in conjunction with professional cleaning is important for best results.While plaque can be brushed away with routine home care, tartar removal requires a professional dental cleaning. Plaque turns into tartar within 48 hours, so to make a difference teeth need to be brushed every day.
- To brush your pets teeth at home, you may use a thin cloth around your finger, finger toothbrush, or dental wipes. Any toothpaste made for dogs and cats is fine to use, but avoid human toothpaste as it contains flouride that can be toxic if swallowed.
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How do we know when our pets are feeling the aches and pains associated with arthritis and joint pain? People suffering from such pain are able to voice their concerns to their family and doctors. Things are not so easy for our furry companions.
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Did you know most all animals will continue to eat and drink normally even when in pain? How do we know when our pets are hurting? Behaviors that many owners may attribute to “normal aging,” such as sleeping more and playing less, can actually be a symptom of pain or other illness that we may be able to help resolve. Some common signs of arthritis in our pets can include:
- Favoring a limb
- Difficulty sitting or standing
- Sleeping more than usual
- Seeming to have stiff or sore joints
- Reluctance to jump, run or climb stairs
- Weight gain
- Decreased activity or less interest in play
- Barking or whimpering when touched
- A personality change that involves resisting touch
- Seeming less alert
*According to the Arthritis Foundation and PetWellbeing.com
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If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it is important to bring them to the clinic for a full physical examination. The doctor will make sure that the signs you are noticing are in fact due to arthritis, and not due to other similar problems such as a cruciate ligament rupture, disc disease, fracture, bone infection, or bone cancer, which may require a different treatment than arthritis.
If the doctor does suspect arthritis, we will come up with the best treatment plan for your pet. Treatment may include weight loss, glucosamine and chondroitin (such as Rematrix), laser therapy to treat pain and inflammation, or prescription arthritis pain medication. Routine blood tests are important to ensure that your pet is a good candidate for pain medications.
Don’t let your pet suffer unnecessarily from the effects of arthritis pain. Let us help your pet live a long and healthy life.
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What Is Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates are components of cartilage found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein. It helps to construct a particularly important kind of protein in the body - the cartilage. Cartilage helps lubricate between joints and allows them to move against each other without friction.
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Chondroitin sulfate is a complex carbohydrate that helps cartilage retain water and gives it elasticity. Both are vital for proper joint function.
Supplementing glucosamine and chondroitin can help the body to repair and rebuild cartilage where it is damaged. Glucosamine and chondroitin may also have anti-inflammatory properties of their own and may act by stimulating the formation of joint lubricants and collagen within the damaged joint.
While glucosamine and chondroitin are available in many different forms, we prefer Rematrix, Joint Max, and Cosequin. These formulations are well tolerated by pets, easy to administer, and contain the preferred formulation of ingredients. Maintaining your dog or cat on joint supplementation can help to keep joints healthy and keep your pet active.
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Join us on Saturday, December 10, we will be having pet photos with Santa! Come by and have you furry loved one get their photo with Mr. Claus!
Location: Parktown Veterinary Clinic
Time:Saturday December 10th @ 10am to 1pm
Santa is coming to town and we know your pet is excited! All clients are invited to schedule a free photo with Santa. Please call to schedule a photo time for your pet (408) 263-3990.
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Do you have an idea for a newsletter? A question you’d like answered about caring for your pet? Email us at parktownvet@yahoo.com and let us know! We are always interested in what you have to say, and what you want to know.
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SAVE 15% OFF
Dental Cleaning
OFFER ENDS February 28, 2012!
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Schedule an exam today, call us at 408.263.3990
Get the 15% OFF Dental Cleaning!
Limited time offer - Good until February 28, 2012.
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The holiday season is here! Be sure to stop by Parktown Vet Clinic and check out our holiday giving tree to help support the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. 
