Marbach Road Animal Hospital

MARBACH ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
James K. Young, D.V.M                                                                7508 Marbach Road
Philip W. Martin, D.V.M., dip. ABVP                                     San Antonio, Texas 78227
Board Certified in Canine and Feline Practice                                            210-673-8020
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners                                         Fax 210-673-8891

Dear dog owner,

We all know people generally brush their teeth daily. Yet if we are so diligent with our own dental health, why is it so easy to skip taking care of our dog’s dental health? Simply answered, most people are not aware how common dental disease is in dogs, they do not recognize its damaging effects or steps that can be taken to help prevent major oral health problems.

Periodontal disease, the inflammation and/or infection of the gums and bone around the teeth, including its more severe form – periodontitis, is one of the most common health problems in the dog. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that by the time they are three-years-old, more than 85 percent of all dogs have some form of periodontal disease.

And because there isn’t a cure for periodontitis, prevention is critical.

Our current recommended course of action may include weekly application of OraVet or daily brushing at home, dental diets and annual dental cleanings with our veterinarians.

Now, your pet can receive another layer of prevention from our veterinarians – the Porphyromonas vaccine. The vaccine is the first and only vaccine of its kind to aid in the prevention of canine periodontitis.

When a dog’s mouth hurts, his quality of life suffers. Investing in your pet’s continued dental health is critical to keeping your dog a happy, healthy member of the family.

Call 673-8020 today for an appointment to discuss your dog’s dental health and start the Porphyromonas vaccine.


Phil Martin, DVM
Jim Young, DVM