Troubled Teeth: Dental Disease and it’s Impact on Managing Inflammation and Overall Health in Older Dogs" discussion led by Dr. Adam
Whenever we aren’t sure of the source of a dog’s malaise, check the teeth! Time after time, pain or infection in the mouth has been found to be a drag on our dog’s energy and even the root cause of other organ malfunction. After a dog gets a dental cleaning or extraction, the owner usually remarks, “she is like a whole new dog!” By eliminating pain and bacteria in the mouth, a dog’s whole health and happiness can dramatically improve. So how do you know if your dog needs a dental? How do you keep your dog’s teeth clean and healthy day to day to avoid unnecessary dental extractions? Join us this month to get the facts!
Enamel damage, recessed gums/exposed roots, and dental infections are very common finds in our aging dogs. Although they might seem like a localized problem, dental disease can become one of the major sources of inflammation and lead to secondary issues such as digestive upset (caused by both improper chewing of food and dental pain), heart disease, and exacerbation of inflammatory processes in joints and other organs. Our March lecture will focus on ways to prevent dental damage, and discussion of what to do if the teeth are already in trouble.
This is part of our monthly workshop series on Nutrition and Health for Senior Dogs. Held the first Thursday of each month at Muttville.
Cost: $5 donation per person goes to Muttville.
Admission is FREE for small club members, Healthy Pets clients, and Muttville fosters and volunteers.
Many thanks to our event sponsors, small club and Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital
ABOUT OUR LECTURER:
Dr. Adam, the owner and head clinician at Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital, specializes in nutrition and diet, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. He is a ‘foodies’ vet’, keen on promoting awareness of the benefits of fresh food-based diets for pets. His style has been referred to as thorough, patient, and supportive. Dr. Adam lectures monthly at Muttville; some of his past lectures have covered clinical nutrition and medical management of geriatric pets. Dr. Adam always has animals in his family; his current main buddies are his hiking companion Ricky, a senior black Chihuahua mix, and J.J., a sweet but intense Border Collie newly adopted from Muttville.
