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Call to Make your Appointment! 

During the month of February you will receive a 10% discount on the dental portion of your visit. 

Then Importance of Feline oral Health

In a recent health status survey of more than 31,000 dogs and 15,000 cats examined at the US veterinary clinics, the most commonly reported disorder were dental calculus and gingivitis.  Yet according to the 2003 AAHA compliance study The Path of High-Quality Care, only 35% of dogs and cats with Grade 2 or highter periodontal disease is often preventable, veterinarians have an excellent opportunity to educate cleints. and improve wellness care for cats by developing an oral healthcare program.

Many common oral diseases, such as feline odontacalstic resorptive lesions (FORLs), are painful and impair quality of life.  Since periodontal disease develops gradually, the cat adapts to the pain and the owner may misinterpret changes as simply "old age. "  Often the impact of dental disease is not evident until the owner notices dramactic improvement after treatment.

Human dentistry is increasingly recognizing the potential systemic risks assoiated with periodontal disease such as cardiovascular disease and bacterial pneumonia.  People with diabetes mellitus are 15 times more likely to have tooth loss than those without diabetes.  The increased risk appears to be due to several factors, including and impaired host defense against bacterial infection.  Cats with diabetes mellitus often have periodontal disease; the management plan for a ca with poor glycemic control must include managing periodontal disease.

The majority of periodontal pathogen are gram-negative bacteria.  In addition to local inflammatory response causing periodontitis, systemic bacteremia or endotoxemia with elaboration of imflammatory mediators may occur.  Target organs that may sutain damage include the liver, kidneys and lungs.  While little research has been conducted in the cat, evidence from other species, particulary humans and dogs, would appear to vaidate concerns.

Oral disease may also be a marker for more serious systemic disease in cats.  In a 2006 nationwide study conducted by IDEXX Laboratories of 8,982 cats with oral diease, 14.2% were retrovirus positive, much higher than the general population rate of abouth 3%.  Knowing the cat's retrovirus status is essential for optimal assessment, wellness management ant treatment.

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Welcome to Atchison Animal Clinic              

Located in Atchison, KS, the veterinarians at Atchison Animal Clinic are committed to your animals health. Atchison based Atchison Animal Clinic excels in the science of Veterinary medicine and was founded in 1984. Since then Dr. Chuck Van Petten, Dr. Peggy Kistler, our associates and our staff have excelled in compassionate  veterinary care in Atchison, and the surrounding areas.

Atchison Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets and large animals. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your animals, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.

Atchison Animal Clinic offers the Atchison area animal community emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care for your pets, as well as medical and surgical services for your large animals. With an in-house pharmacy and access to specialists, our facility offers a one stop for your animal's health and medical care.

Your Animals . . . Our Family!

We are open for appointments and emergencies during normal business hours and on Saturdays.              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

          NEW TO AAC!!  Laser assisted surgical and laser therapy services.  Less bleeding and pain from surgery, faster healing times and therapeutic benefits for arthritic paitients.  Call for more information and what laser treatment can do for your pets.

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