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Move to new side of building

We are excited to announce that Phase 1 of construction will be completed in early March. We will start seeing patients on that side of the clinic the week of March 4th. Monday, March 4th will be a moving day. If you have a scheduled appointment on March 4th you will enter the clinic through our normal front doors. We will have reduced appointments on that day. We will be exclusively in Phase 1 from March through June while the remainder of the clinic undergoes a full renovation.

Here are some changes that will occur from March to June:

• We will be implementing curbside for all appointments and medication or food pick-up. Please call from the parking lot to check in and we will call when a room is ready for you to enter.

• You will enter through a new front entrance into a small makeshift reception area and a staff member will meet you to usher you into an exam room

• Our surgical appointments will be limited for those 3 months. We will still be able to do surgery but have a limited number of cages and recovery areas. Surgical drop-off and pick-up will also be curbside.

• If you purchase food from the clinic, please plan as we will be carrying a reduced volume of food due to lack of storage. You can also visit our online pharmacy and order your food from our online store https://springhillvet.vetsfirstchoice.com/.

Periodontal Disease

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The foul odor you smell coming from your dog’s mouth is caused by an infection around the teeth. The most common cause of the infection in your dog’s mouth is periodontal disease, which affects over 75% of dogs over 2 years of age. The inflammation begins when bacteria set up house in the gums surrounding your pet’s teeth. Without tooth brushing, these bacteria flourish and, in combination with food particles, cause calculus deposition on the teeth. The vicious cycle begins: bacteria grow, creating inflammation, calculus deposits on the teeth, more bacteria grow, while the inflammation and calculus deposition continues. Left untreated, this inflammation progresses to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease describes an irreversible loss of the support tissues of the teeth. Destruction of the support tissues surrounding the teeth causes pain, deeper infections, and tooth loss. Unresolved infections caused by periodontal disease can spread beyond the oral cavity to include distant organs, such as the kidneys, liver, and heart. The goal of periodontal therapy is to restore oral health by cleaning the teeth before irreversible damage occurs. Dogs need their teeth cleaned regularly just as people do. Home dental care and regular teeth cleanings help maintain oral health to ensure a healthy, pain-free pet.