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February 2008
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National Dental Health Month

An astonishing 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS). Without propery preventive or therapeutic care, plaque and tartar buildup leads to periodontal disease. Left untreated, periodontal disease can cause oral pain and tooth loss and can contribute to heart disease, liver disease and kidney failure.

You can prevent periodontal disease with a comprehensive dental care plan that includes:

  1. Semi-annual physical examinations with your veterinarian including a dental exam.
  2. Routine dental care at home by brushing, rinsing and using dental chew products.
  3. Regular dental cleanings and the dental vaccine for at risk pets.

Common signs of dental disease include bad breath, change in eating or chewing habits, and pawing at the face or mouth. If any of these signs are present, or if your pet is over three years of age and has never had a dental cleaning, you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian today to evaluate your pet’s risk of oral disease.

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Make Yours Chocolate this Easter

It will soon be Easter time again, and pet stores will be filled with adorable baby bunnies. Although they appear cute and cuddly, bunnies are not “low maintenance” pets and do not make good pets for small children. As a result, humane organizations such as House Rabbit Society and NSPCA see a huge increase in the number of abandoned rabbits after Easter. Help us stop this yearly cycle by educating yourself and others!

Know the Facts!

  • Rabbits make great pets in the right home.
  • Rabbits don’t like to be picked up or carried around.
  • Rabbits can live for 10 or more years and require as much work as a dog or cat.
  • They need more than just rabbit pellets or carrots for their diet.
  • They should live indoors as a member of the family.
  • Your home must be “bunny proofed” or your new furry friend will chew cords, furniture, and more.
  • Rabbits must be spayed or neutered or they will develop unwanted behavior or medical problems.
  • Rabbits need routine veterinary visits with a doctor who is experienced with the special medical needs of bunnies.
  • Rabbits should be adopted from a shelter or rescue organization rather than bought from a pet store.

Clearly, rabbits aren’t for everyone. If you think a rabbit might be right for you, please visit www.makeminechocolate.org and attend a free seminar Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 2-3pm about proper bunny care, at the NSPCA, located at 4800 W Dewey Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118 and presented by Drs. Jamie and Jason Sulliban. For more information contact Aloha Animal Hospital at 702.567.5222.

The Importance of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

The fact is that spaying or neutering your pet leads to improved long-term health, prevents unwanted litters and overcrowded shelters, and eliminates many associated behavior problems. Contrary to what some people believe, getting pregnant or bredding your male pet - even once - does not improve the behavior of dogs, cats and bunnies. In fact, the increased hormones may lead to undesirable behaviors such as aggression, urine spraying, and running away. While many pet owners have good intentions, few are prepared for the work involved in monitoring their pet’s pregnancy, caring for the newborns, and locating good homes for all the offspring. The bottom line is having your pet spayed or neutered is a part of responsible pet ownership and an important investment in your pet’s long-term good health.

 

 

 

 

Adoptable Pets at the
Nevada SPCA


Jellybean & Lancelot

Neutered young male pot-belly pigs and good buddies. Both are friendly with other species of animals, affectionate with people, and very smart. They are great together, but can be adopted separately.


Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson is a 3-yr-old Heinz 57 cutie rescued from the Grand Canyon. He was Pet of the Week for the week of February 15, but had no potential adopters. Please consider giving this sweetie a home.


Elvis & Piglet

Piglet & Elvis are soul-mates, an odd couple who have become brothers and best friends at the Nevada SPCA’s free-roaming Cat Condo playrooms. They are adult neutered males, vaccinated, micro-chipped and ready for adoption today. They need to stay together forever, and there’s plenty of love left in each of them for you, too.

For more adoptable animals, please visit www.nevadaspca.org.