WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Winnipeg veterinarian is promoting National Pet Dental Health Month this February with a month-long offer of free or discounted dental wellness services and products. According to Dr. M. Sra, Southglen Veterinary Hospital plans to offer a $40.00 discount on dental scaling and polishing, plus provide free dental evaluations, and give out complimentary bags of plaque-reducing dog food to pet owners who book their appointments in time to take advantage of the offer. "Our animal hospital cares passionately about the value of preventative dental care," says Dr. Sra, "and we wish to draw more attention to it."
Preventative dental care is recommended to stave off tooth decay, tooth loss, and the gum disease caused by plaque buildup beneath the gum line. Dr. Sra points out that these conditions not only cause pain and difficulty eating but can also contribute to serious systemic infections.
To encourage owners to bring their pets into the clinic for this necessary care, the animal hospital is offering a $40 discount on all dental cleanings during the month of February. To determine whether the animal actually needs a cleaning or other procedure, Dr. Sra states that owners can contact one of the clinic's Registered Animal Health Technologists for a free exam. "This exam allows us to tell you whether your pet can in fact benefit from a professional dental scaling and polishing," he says. "If we see another situation that requires a pet dentist, we can also provide a quick and accurate quote for that treatment or service." Additionally, owners will receive a complimentary bag of Medi-Cal Royal Canin Diet food, a product highly regarded by the clinic for its veterinary-exclusive canine and feline pet formulas.
Dr. Sra emphasizes that while this offer extends throughout the month of February, space at the clinic is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. The veterinary hospital recommends that pet owners reserve their appointments as soon as possible to guarantee access to the discounted services.
Once pets have been introduced or re-introduced to proper dental care and hygiene, the veterinarian team endeavor to help their owners maintain a sensible dental wellness care routine, stating, "Annual checkups and cleanings are a simple, effective way to help ensure a lifetime of dental health and avoid complicated emergency treatments."
In addition to periodic professional care, the veterinarians also recommend home hygiene strategies such as brushing pet's teeth with veterinary-approved toothbrushes and toothpastes. "We hope that the extra attention paid during National Pet Dental Care Month will continue to inspire healthy hygiene and regular dental care for the other 11 months of the year," they state.
In addition to pet dentistry, Southglen Veterinary Hospital provides general wellness evaluations, vaccinations, spaying and neutering, microchipping, emergency and urgent care, and treatment of chronic health conditions for Winnipeg pets.