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

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Piper’s Landing’s Giving Tree tree donations in 2020 because it provides more than Treasure Coast. Legal assistance, financial literacy training,
The PLGWA chose SafeSpace to receive the giving
emotional and mental health counseling, community
Donation To SafeSpace just a safe haven for victims of domestic violence on the outreach and prevention services are also provided.
Van stated, “2020 has taken a toll on all of us, but victims
By Jackie Holfelder of domestic violence have been impacted more than anyone.
Every year since 2009, the Piper’s Landing Women’s Golf So many jobs have become work from home – the victim
Association (PLWGA), has chosen a local nonprofit to be the and the abuser are together 24/7 with no easy escape. It is
recipient of its “Giving Tree” outreach initiative. gratifying to be able to support a worthy organization like
A tree with donation tags is put up during the SafeSpace.”
Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday season and Piper’s For more information about SafeSpace, visit www.
Landing residents write an amount they’d like to contribute safespacefl.org or call (772) 223-2399. It is the only certified
to the 501(c)(3). Previous recipients include House of domestic violence center saving lives and preventing
Hope and Council on Aging of Martin County’s Meals on domestic violence throughout Indian River, Martin and St.
Wheels program. Pamela Van, president of Piper’s Landing Women’s Golf Lucie counties. Help is available 24/7 by calling its Hotline,
On Jan. 19, PLWGA President Pamela Van presented a Association, presents a check for $4,010 to Dr. Teresa Albizu, (772) 288-7023.
check for $4,010 to Dr. Teresa Albizu, CEO of SafeSpace. CEO of SafeSpace. Photo provided by SafeSpace

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