©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. National Pet Dental Health Month

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Pets Need Dental Care, Too TM Oral health is achieved through a combination of veterinary care and home care

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. The Facts 85% of all adult dogs and cats have some degree of periodontal disease Only 25% of dogs and cats get treatment - AAHA Compliance Study, 2003

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Plaque is a colorless film that contains a large amount of bacteria If teeth are not cleaned regularly, plaque builds up and causes inflammation of the gums It destroys the gums, resulting in pain and the loss of the tissues and the bone that support the teeth The Progression of Periodontal Disease

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. The Periodontal Disease Cycle

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Contributing Factors Poor Oral Hygiene: Ignoring the condition of your pet’s mouth can lead to periodontal disease and other health problems Breed: It is more often a problem for smaller breeds of dogs and certain breeds of cats Age: It is more common as pets grow older

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Signs of Periodontal Disease Bad breath Yellow-brown crust on teeth Bleeding gums Going to the food bowl, but not eating Change of chewing or eating habits Tooth loss Subdued behavior Abnormal drooling Dropping food out of the mouth Swallowing food whole

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Preventing Periodontal Disease “In many cases, periodontal disease is preventable through appropriate plaque control.” - The Complete Dental Prophylaxis, Ellen Logan, DVM

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Steps to Prevention 1) Visit your Veterinarian Start a preventive program of dental care today Dental scaling and polishing are needed to remove plaque and tartar Take care of any dental problems found

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Steps to Prevention (cont.) 2) Start An Oral Care Routine At Home Plaque should be removed every day Brushing your pet’s teeth daily is the best Feeding a special oral care food is another way to reduce the buildup of plaque and tartar

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Steps to Prevention (cont.) 3) Schedule Regular Dental Checkups Pets need a dental cleaning at least once per year For pets that form tartar quickly or have a history of oral problems, frequent examinations and cleanings may be advised

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. The Edible Toothbrush Prescription Diet® t/d® brand pet food Reduces gingivitis and buildup of tartar, plaque and stain Reduces bad breath Powerful antioxidants added to reinforce natural defense for overall health Available at veterinary clinics

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Look for the VOHC ® Seal The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) evaluates research to determine if products meet preset standards for controlling plaque and tartar accumulation Always look for the VOHC ® Seal of Acceptance on products for dental health This seal indicates proven efficacy for plaque AND tartar

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Summary Dental Exams once a year (at least) + Annual cleanings (at least) + Daily home care = Healthier pets with better breath!

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. For more information on pet dental care

©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC seal design is a registered trademark owned by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. ®/™ Hill’s, Prescription Diet, Science Diet and t/d are registered trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. VOHC is a registered trademark owned by the American Veterinary Dental College ©2005 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. If you have questions, please contact us at: Beaver Lake Animal Hospital SE 39 th Street Issaquah, WA Clinic Information