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Pet Longevity: Preventive Veterinary Care for Your Pet

Friday, September 8th, 2023
Veterinarian Anthony DiAngelis holding pug puppy at Berkeley Vet Center in the Jersey Shore.

One of the most important things you can do for your pet is stay on top of routine preventive care, and, consequently choosing the best veterinary practice for your pet’s needs.

Berkeley Veterinary Center is proud to be among the very few AAHA-accredited hospitals in the United States and Canada. This accreditation means we adhere to the highest standards of excellence when it comes to veterinary care, and we’re pleased to offer our pet families a full spectrum of top-notch veterinary services, including preventive care for all life stages.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Brushing a Pet’s Teeth

Friday, February 26th, 2021
A dog holds a yellow toothbrush in its mouth.

Pets have strong (and often adorable) opinions about many aspects of their daily lives. Not all of these opinions are good, which can make it hard to do things like brush their teeth. Sometimes, pet ownership involves doing what’s best for a pet despite their discomfort, frustration, and heated stand-offs (think giving them a bath or attempting to trim their nails). 

Brushing a pet’s teeth may be included on the list of things you both would rather not do, but it’s easier than you might think. 

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The Far-Reaching and Powerful Impact of Pet Dental Care 

Friday, February 21st, 2020
A cat brushing its own teeth

Everything in life revolves around one simple principle: cause and effect. We eat too much, we gain weight. We drive too fast, we get pulled over. 

The same fundamental truth can be applied to pet ownership. If we don’t give them enough opportunities to exercise, they chew up our slippers or claw the armchair. Likewise, if their teeth and gums aren’t tended to, they develop gingivitis and, eventually, periodontal disease. When pet dental care is ignored, the long-term consequences to overall health and wellbeing can be shocking.

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Not a Day Goes By: Getting on Board with Pet Dental Care

Monday, February 6th, 2017

A doggy toothbrushOur previous blog post about the benefits of pet dental care was only the tip of the iceberg. While we hoped that the introduction to this vital component of wellness got some gears moving, it’s necessary to understand how tooth brushing works and what supplies are needed.

There’s a great deal to learn, a possibly suspicious pet to convince, and the right products to collect. Ready? We hope so!

The Right Time

Since you’re reading this, it’s likely that you know that preventative medicine and proactive care can lengthen – and strengthen – your pet’s life. At the cornerstone of this approach is, of course, dental health.
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