Pet Dental Care @ Coddle Creek Animal Hospital - Concord, NC

As a good pet owner, you probably take your pet to the vet for regular check ups, but when's the last time your pet has been to the "dentist"??  That's right! Just like humans; dogs, cats, and other domestic pets can greatly benefit from good dental care.

Routine prophylactic dental cleanings are very important to any healthcare program, and your pet is no exception. Teeth problems can lead to bad breath, gum disease, lost teeth and even heart related problems for your dog or cat.

The experienced Dental Technicians at Coddle Creek Animal Hospital in Concord, NC carefully and gently use state of the art dental equipment to clean and polish your pet’s teeth. When problems are detected that warrant further intervention, the Vet Team at Coddle Creek will offer treatment options specific to your pet’s needs.

Please call Coddle Creek Animal Hospital today at 704-795-9005 and ask for details on our dental services.

Coddle Creek Animal Hospital - Serving pet owners in Huntersville, Charlotte, Kannapolis, and other areas in and around Concord, North Carolina.  Learn more About Us at CoddleCreekVet.com

Save Lives and Save Money During SEP 2011

September is SPAY/NEUTER "Discount Month" at Coddle Creek Animal Hospital.  Please call Coddle Creek Animal Hospital (Concord, NC) today at 704-795-9005 for discount details on our spay/neuter services for the month of September!

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Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet -- Stopping pet overpopulation starts with you!

Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. As animal lovers who value our pets, it is important to understand the impact of this decision.

It happens everywhere: In every community, in every state, there are homeless animals. In the U.S. as a whole, there are an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals entering animal shelters every year. About half of these animals are adopted, and tragically, the other half are euthanized (killed). These are healthy, sweet pets who would have made great companions.

The number of homeless animals varies by state—in some states there are as many as 300,000 homeless animals euthanized in animal shelters every year. These are not the offspring of homeless "street" animals—these are the puppies and kittens of cherished family pets and even purebreds.
 
Yes, your pet's offspring could be shelter animals!Many people believe that their pet's puppies or kittens would never become homeless shelter animals. But the reality is that every time the dog finds his way under the fence to visit the neighbor's female dog, or the indoor/outdoor cat comes back home pregnant again, the result is a litter of dogs or cats. Even if they are placed into homes, it is still possible for them to end up in shelters once they become "hard to handle," or for them to reproduce further and for the next generation of puppies or kittens to wind up homeless.

Many people are surprised to learn that nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.

Not just for dogs and cats!
When being conscientious about the pet overpopulation, don't forget to spay or neuter your pet rabbit. Rabbits reproduce faster than dogs or cats and often end up in shelters where they must be euthanized. Spaying or neutering rabbits can reduce hormone-driven behavior such as lunging, mounting, spraying and boxing. Spaying females can prevent ovarian, mammary and uterine cancers, which can be prevalent in mature females.

Millions of pet deaths each year are a needless tragedy. By spaying and neutering your pet, you can be an important part of the solution. Contact your veterinarian today and be sure to let your family and friends know that they should do the same.

SOURCE:  The Humane Society of the United States
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