The five-year Big Bet for Pets initiative targets what the foundation calls a care gap affecting 50 million dogs and cats in the US, opening two new grant programs for nonprofit veterinary clinics.
|Articles|June 12, 2019
- Vetted July 2019
- Volume 114
- Issue 7
Client handout: Does your pets smile hurt?
Author(s)Mary Krakowski Volker, DVM, DAVDC
Your veterinary patient is showing signs of periodontal disease, but your veterinary clients just dont see it. This handout will help clear things up.
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When a canine or feline patient presents with swollen gums and bone loss, it's enough to set even your teeth on edge. Unfortunately, your veterinary clients just aren't seeing the signs. Use these handouts as a guide to help them not only identify potential problems, but know how to treat-and prevent the stages of periodontal disease. Bonus: We've got one for dogs and for cats!
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