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Dental Care:
• A Healthy Smile for Every Pet - At Cheshire Crossing Animal Hospital, the doctors and staff consider dental health to be a top priority. A thorough examination of the mouth with emphasis on the teeth and gums is an integral part of every pet’s physical exam. More...

Teaching Good Behavior:
• Teach Your Pet Good Manners - Think it’s too late to teach your pet good manners? Think again. More...
• Behavioral Consultation - Cheshire Crossing Animal Hospital has several Behavioral Services. Here are some of the services offered. More...

Paying for Your Pet's Medical Expenses:
• Pet Health Insurance - Pet health insurance is a valuable tool for pet owners who are concerned about financing their pet’s lifetime wellness and/or emergency care. Superior veterinary care is vital in helping our furry companions maintain the healthiest lifestyle we can possibly provide for them. More...

Your Pet's Nutrition:
• Nutrition - Pet food is more than just a collection of ingredients and nutrients. It plays a very serious part in the health and well-being of your pet. Remember the old saying, "You are what you eat"? The better the quality of food that your pet eats the more efficient your pet’s entire body will function. More...

Your Pet's Safety:
Top 10 Poisonous Plants - Pet owners may want to avoid these plants in their home and yard. Pet Poison Helpline™ is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. More...

Outdoor Toxins - Watch out for these potentially hazardous substances around your yard. Pet Poison Helpline™ is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. More...

Pet Poison First Aid Kit - If you own a pet, make sure you have a first aid kit at home. We recommend the following items be kept on hand in case of various emergencies:

First aid kit contents
   Hydrogen peroxide 3% (within the expiration date)
   Liquid hand dish washing detergent (i.e., Dawn, Palmolive)
   Rubber gloves More...

Top 10 Human Medications that Poison Pets - Pet owners who are serious about pet-proofing their home should start with their own medicine cabinet. Pet Poison Helpline™ is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. More...

Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet:
• Loss and Grief - Because our pet's life spans are so much shorter than ours, most pet owners will have to face the loss of a pet. Additionally, many pet owners will have to make the decision of whether or when to euthanize a pet. It is a complicated and emotional decision which everyone copes with differently. More...

Physical Exams:
• The Physical Exam - A physical exam is an important tool to help evaluate your pet’s overall health and to help detect any problems before they turn into a serious illness. There can be changes in your pet that may be too subtle for you to notice, but we may be able to detect them during a physical exam. More...

Holiday Safety Tips For Your Pets:
Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us. Just as we get into the hustle and bustle of the season, so do our furry friends. Our pets also get stressed in anticipation for the increased activity that’s going on around them. It’s easy to get out of our every day routines, but it’s really important to maintain some sense of normalcy and safety for our pets. More...

 

 

A Healthy Smile For Every Pet

At Cheshire Crossing Animal Hospital, the doctors and staff consider dental health to be a top priority. A thorough examination of the mouth with emphasis on the teeth and gums is an integral part of every pet’s physical exam.

Disease of the gum tissue, known as periodontal disease, affects 85% of adult dogs and cats. Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to pain, bad breath, and tooth loss. Over time, chronic bacterial infection of the mouth can lead to disease in other parts of the body such as the heart and kidneys.

We all know that caring for our own teeth involves frequent brushing, flossing, and rinsing. And while we may have the very best...read more

 

 

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