February 2013 PPAH Furry Friends News

February is an exciting time at Portage Park Animal Hospital. We will be participating once again in theCook County Spay and Neuter Program (Save $40) and be offering a Dental Special (Save 10%).

If your pet has not been spayed or neutered yet and/or has bad breath and is in need of a good dental cleaning call us today to schedule.

Financing options available through CareCredit.

Does your pet have bad breath? It may be time for a dental

When was the last time you looked at your pet's teeth? Take a moment and flip the lip....
Did it look like any of the photos below? If so, you should schedule your pet to have their teeth cleaned, they may even need extractions.

Research shows that proper dental care is probably the most important thing you can do to add years and quality to your pet's life. Just like in humans, pets are susceptible to plaque and tartar build-up, which can lead to gingivitis and even periodontitis, a chronic form of the disease that can be painful. Whenever it is possible, preventing disease is preferable to treating it. 

 If your pet is not cooperating with you to look in their mouth, bring them by for a free dental consult. One of our dental specialists can evaluate your pet's teeth and let you know what stage dental cleaning they will require.

Our dental packages include IV catheter and fluid therapy, dental x-rays, scaling and polishing, pain medication (when required) and a dental care kit. Bloodwork is recommended prior to anesthetic procedures (additional cost).

We do dental cleanings Monday through Friday.

Call us to schedule a dental cleaning for your pet today! 

  

Remember prevention IS the best medicine!

Thank you for placing your pet's health and trust in us. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Roger Schrock 

Portage Park Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic

In Memoriam

"Death shouldn't stop things for us but remind us to love a little more, let less things bother us, work a little harder and with more meaning, treat people a little kinder, and appreciate life and our world a little more. "

My thoughts,
Dr. Roger Schrock

New Forest Dedicated to Clients and Pets of Portage Park Animal Hospital

Did you know that Portage Park Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic's Dr. Schrock planted over 800 trees on his farm in Goshen, Indiana this past spring? The trees are a mixture of Oaks, Sugar Maple, Tulip, Walnut, Cherry and Pine.

Dr. Schrock studied Forestry at Purdue University before getting into Vet School-  and now he is living his childhood dream of managing and developing a small forest.

Did you know that:

• More than 120 species of mammals, birds and reptiles depend on woodlands for cover, nesting and feeding.
• One acre of trees supplies enough oxygen for 18 people. So Dr. Schrock’s nearly 8 acres of woods supplies oxygen for approximately 144 people.
• One healthy, mature tree provides enough oxygen (450lbs) in one growing season to supply one person for one year.
• Every pound of wood grown removes 1 ½ pounds of Carbon Dioxide from the air and exchanges it for a little more than 1 pound of oxygen.
• Leaves filter dust, ash, pollen and pollution from our air.
• Woodlands also provide a vital role in keeping out water clean.
 

Dr. Schrock is dedicating this forest to every client and pet that visited Portage Park Animal Hospital, every team member that every worked for Portage Park Animal Hospital, and of course his wife Nathalie, and his children William, Kevin and Laura. Let us not forget our many vendors and friends. This is a reminder that none of us are alone. All of us together can make things happen to make our world a better place to live, love and enjoy.

Dr. Schrock says, from the bottom of his heart, a big "Thank You" to each and every one of you for making these woods possible, and promises to be a good steward to the land.