Colorado State's Veterinary Teaching Hospital Provides Free Pet Dental Exams
Friday, February 14, 1997
FORT COLLINS--Colorado State University's Veterinary
Teaching Hospital will provide free pet dental health exams Feb.
22 in observance of National Pet Dental Health Month.
The free exams will be available to the public from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and
1-4 p.m. by appointment at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake
Road.
Veterinary students and faculty will examine pets' teeth for possible
problems and offer pet
owners advice on how to correct problems. Owners will receive a written
evaluation from the hospital
explaining their pet's dental health. Hospital staff also will give
instruction on how to ensure proper
dental care is being done at home, as well as hand out materials about pet
dental care.
"This is the third year we've participated in National Pet Dental
Health Month, " said Lynne
Keel, assistant professor of clinical sciences. "Our veterinary students not
only gain valuable
experience, but it's also a great opportunity for pet owners to learn more
about their pet's dental
health."
Along with the free examinations, the hospital also will sponsor a
coloring contest and hand
out entries for the "Draw a Healthy Smile" poster contest for children ages 3-
17. Two winners from
the hospital's contest will advance to a statewide competition. All entries
must be received by Feb. 28
at the small animal desk located inside the front entrance of the veterinary
hospital.
National Pet Dental Health Month was created by the Veterinary Dental
Society, the American
Veterinary Dental College, the American Veterinary Medical Association and
Hills Pet Foods to
increase awareness of dental health in dogs and cats. As in humans,
periodontal disease is the main
reason for tooth loss in dogs and cats, but is preventable. Home dental care,
coupled with professional
care, can give pets a healthy smile along with sweet breath.
To make an appointment, call the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (970)
491-7101.
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