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Dental Care badly when we aren’t able to provide routine oral care. Dental do not occur. Ideally, we would treat our pets’ mouths similarly

health is an important part of your pet’s overall health. Just like to ours with daily brushing, but this is often not possible for
humans, our pet canine and feline companions require routine a variety of reasons. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea when you
dental care to keep them healthy. In fact, most pets will have acquire a new pet to try to acclimate them to routine brushing.
periodontal disease by 3 years of age. This is especially true with When attempting to brush the teeth, ensure you are using a pet
smaller breeds of dogs and cats. toothpaste, as human toothpastes are not suitable. If regular
So what actually happens to our pets’ teeth when they don’t brushing is not possible, there are several suitable dental chews
get regular oral care? Plaque can accumulate from leftover and treats available. When choosing a dental chew, make sure
food and saliva, and when left on the teeth or around the gums, that it has the approval of the Veterinary Oral Health Council to
it will mineralize into tartar or calculus. This is what your ensure it will be safe and effective for your pet. Even still, dental
dental hygienist scrapes away at your regular appointments. chews should be given with supervision.
If not removed, this tartar creates inflammation from bacteria, Another important part of preventing periodontal disease is a
gingivitis and bone loss. With bone loss, the attachment of the professional cleaning with your veterinarian, much like you get
tooth is compromised and the tooth will be lost, in some cases at your dentist. To ensure that each tooth will receive the proper
the jaw bone itself can break or disintegrate. Additionally, this attention and care, you should expect general anesthesia for this
bacteria can enter the bloodstream and go anywhere the blood routine procedure. Dental radiographs may be needed, just as
Imagine if we didn’t brush or floss our teeth for weeks or goes, including the kidneys and heart. they are during your appointments. Most pets will benefit from
months on end. Yikes. It’s no wonder our pets’ breath smells Luckily there are things we can do to ensure that these sequela having this professional cleaning performed every year. If you
have any questions about your pet’s individualized dental care
plan, your veterinary care team can assist you.
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

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Tracing Ancestors Through
Old Photos With The Martin

County Genealogical Society

It’s said a picture is
worth a thousand words,
and the Martin County
Genealogical Society’s
(MCGS) March webinar
spea ke r, Ma ure en
Taylor, will present
how to find genealogy
YOUR APARTMENT IS WAITING clues in vintage family
And we guarantee you are going to love it! photos. Known as “the
photo detective,” Taylor
focuses on helping
people discover their
family history – and
The Sheridan is about exceptional service and care in a happy, ancestors’ stories – one Maureen Taylor
picture at a time. Using
healthy and safe community. From meals and housekeeping to photos from MCGS members as examples, she will

24-hour support staff, the comfort of knowing that everything share the tools needed to analyze photos to identify
ancestors and family connections. Taylor also will
you need is at your fingertips and waiting for you. discuss related topics including tips for beginning photo
detectives and how to organize and preserve photos.
The free webinar will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday,
Tasty Tuesdays March 19. To participate go to mcgsfl.org and register
by March 17.
Maureen Taylor is an internationally recognized expert
Join us for a personal tour (virtual or in-person) on historic photograph identification, photo preservation
any Tuesday in March and we’ll send you home with and family history research. Her pioneering work in historic

a delicious chef-prepared dinner—so you can experience photo research is unprecedented, evidenced by her success
solving photo mysteries. The author of several books,
what awaits you at The Sheridan at Hobe Sound. scholarly articles and online columns, Taylor has been
featured in numerous publications – including The Boston
Globe, The New York Times and Better Homes & Gardens –
and she was dubbed “the nation’s foremost historical photo
detective” by the Wall Street Journal. She also appeared on
The View and The Today Show where she was recognized
RSVP at 772-272-9336 today! for completing Meredith Viera’s family tree.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, MCGS will continue
meeting via webinar until further notice. Future
monthly topics, presented by local and national
experts, include family tree surprises and archival
THE SHERIDAN research.
In addition to its free monthly webinars, MCGS
offers a variety of services at the Genealogy Room
in the Blake Library in Stuart including an extensive
research library and access to several genealogy
ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE
5785 SE PINEHURST TRAIL | HOBE SOUND, FL 33455 websites. Adherence to the library’s COVID-19
SHERIDANHOBESOUND.COM protocols is required for those who wish to use the
Assisted Living Facility License #13301
Genealogy Room. For more information about MCGS
membership, activities and services go to mcgsfl.org or
call MCGS President Lisa Tompson, (772) 888-2422.