Consider taking this quiz as an individual exercise and then discussing the results at a staff meeting. Whether a veterinary team member, retail associate or sales representative, proactively managing dental disease is important for our own pets as well as our customers’ pets.
“Unfortunately, only about 1 percent of pet owners brush their pets teeth,” explained Academy of Veterinary Dentistry President Dr. Brook A. Niemic. Further, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some kind of oral disease by the age of 3.
Source: Veterinary Team Brief, June 2016.
Periodontal disease is one of the most common clinical conditions seen in veterinary practices and every team member should have a thorough knowledge of treatment and management options and at-home care
INSIGHTS: Dental care starts at home. Our industry has worked for nearly two decades to improve compliance to daily pet dental care, specifically brushing. AHD Sponsor Addison Biological Laboratories recently introduced MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes an easy, daily tool for home dental care when brushing just doesn’t happen.
Also see: Addison commits to AHD Sponsorship which includes video demonstrations of the wipes.