Broadway Veterinary Clinic

	Broadway Veterinary Clinic 1073 South Broadway Lexington, KY 40504 (1) Phone: (859) 255-5595 Fax (859) 254-1359

Species Serviced

Dogs
Cats
Ferrets
Rabbits
Pocket Pets

Medical Services
Vaccinations, Annual Wellness Exams, Dentistry,
Dermatology, Geriatric Care, Behavior and Nutrition Consulting

SURGERIES
Our recent renovations have provided us with a new surgery suite with a "full view" window. We use the latest in anesthesias.

IN-HOUSE DIAGNOSTICS & RADIOLOGY
Our new renovations have provided us with a state-of-the-art X-ray machine. New CBC (complete blood count) and Blood Chemistry machines allow us to do our lab work "in-house". This results in quicker results often allowing us to "test and treat" the patient in one office visit rather than the necessary return visit when using outside labs.
Client Services
Grooming, Boarding, Micro-chipping
Educational Services
FACTS ON PET DENTAL CARE

CATS
-Kittens receive 26 temporary teeth at about 2-3 weeks of age. They develop 30 permanent teeth at about 3-4 months.

-Studies show that by age 3, about 70% of cats show signs of gum disease.

-Cervical line lesions are the most common dental disease of domestic cats. Studies show that about 28% of domestic cats will develop at least one of these painful lesions.

DOGS
-Puppies develop 28 temporary teeth at about 2-3 weeks of age. Their 42 permanent teeth emerge at about 4 months of age.

-Studies show that by age 3, 80% of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease.

-Small dog breeds are more likely than large breeds to develop periodontal disease. Experts believe this is true because the teeth of small dogs are often too large for their mouths, forcing the teeth closer together.

TIPS
-Introduce a brushing program gradually.

-Rub your finger gently over your pet's mouth & teeth

-Make sessions short and positive, gradually moving up to introducing gauze over the finger and gently scrubbing in a circular motion.

-Finally, you can introduce a soft toothbrush designed for pets.

-Don't use toothpaste designed for humans because it may upset your pet's stomach. We carry toothpaste designed especially for pets in malt and poultry flavors.

Dental care is essential to your pet's health and comfort. Dirty, infected teeth and gums can cause bad breath, pain, discomfort, tooth loss, poor nutrition, and can even lead to heart disease and worse.

Protect your pet's health and happiness!

CARING FOR PUPPIES & KITTENS

Young puppies and kittens need a great deal of sleep. It's important for you to create a clean environment that will keep them warm and dry.

An appropriately sized incubator box should be prepared for the young animals. Using a cardboard box, take a heating pad tightly covered with a water proof material and position it so that it covers half of the box. This will allow the puppy or kitten to seek a cooler or warmer temperature as desired. The heating pad should be on "low" and the entire box lined with soft, clean cloth or paper.

If there is more than one animal in the incubator, and they start sucking one another, you may need to separate them by dividing the box. If you do section the box, make sure each puppy or kitten can get off its share of the heating pad if it become too warm.

A heated environment will require added moisture. One or two open containers of water near the box will work great as a humidifier. A towel over 1/2 of the box will help to control drafts and provide privacy yet provide ventilation.

The temperature is important and should be checked daily. Usually kittens and smaller animals require warmer temperatures than puppies and larger animals.

Environmental Temperatures for Puppies
- Birth-5 days old: 85-90 degrees F
- 5-20 days old: 85 degrees F
- 20-34 days old: Gradually decrease to 70 degrees F
(room temperature)

Environmental Temperatures for Kittens
- Birth-7 days old: 88 -92 degrees F
- 8-14 days old: 80-85 degrees F
- 15-28 days old: 80 degrees F
- 29-35 days old: 75 degrees F
- 35 days old: 70 degrees F (room temperature)
Speciality Services
Cremation Services
Emergency Referral List
AA Small Amimal Emergency Service
200 Southland Drive
Lexington
KY
40503
(859)276-2505

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