Pet Natural's of Vermont

Prevention is the key to helping pets maintain good oral health. Just as dental visits are the cornerstone of a human dental program, visiting a veterinarian is the key to ensuring the health of your pet's teeth. Removing plaque regularly from your pet's teeth should be part of your pet's home dental care routine. Ask your veterinarian about the procedure for brushing your pet's teeth. Dog owners also may feed specially formulated dietary foods that help reduce the accumulation of plaque and tartar from teeth when the pet eats. The family veterinarian needs to monitor the progress of your pet's preventive dental care routine much the same way a dentist monitors your teeth. Regular dental check-ups are essential.

Diseases in dogs may occur because of trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, cancer, or degenerative conditions, to name a few. Learn about how the normal body systems work, disease symptoms, and how to care for a sick dog.

Dog ownership is a joy and a big responsibility. From choosing your puppy or dog, to selecting a veterinarian, and providing a safe environment for your pet, his health and welfare depend on you. Find out more on providing for your dog's basic needs with these guides to taking care of a pet dog.

To a dog, a walk is an all-round workout that keeps his body and his mind healthy. But it's important that your dog is exercised every day, not just at weekends. Regular exercise will help him lose weight as well as keeping him fitter, healthier and happier. Extra long walks at the weekend can actually do more harm than good, especially if your dog suffers from arthritis. He may appear to keep up, but he can be stiff and sore the following day.

Knowing how to select a good cat or kitten food, how much and when to feed, and how we can control or prevent certain diseases through diet will help our cats live longer, healthier lives.