Dawn Singleton-Olson reinforces the importance of comprehensive oral healthcare assessment and treatment (COHAT) to address the nearly 70 percent of cats and 80 percent of dogs over the age of 3 have some form of periodontal disease. “Pet owners truly want what is best for their animals, but often don’t understand how critical dental care is to the overall health of their pet and that it shouldn’t be an option,” she says.
Communicating the importance of oral care should become as commonplace as vaccinations and heartworm testing – in other words, at every visit, starting with the first puppy exam.”
Source: Veterinary Advantage, December 2020. Link.
Also see: Search Results for: COHAT, Animal Health Digest. Link. Three posts reference COHAT and include sponsored content from Addison Biological Laboratory < link >.
INSIGHTS: Kudos Dawn! Our industry needs to really push hard on COHAT as proactive preventative behavior that pet owners must develop as importantly as daily fresh water and proper diet.