Pet Hospital Directory

1807 Nw Broad St
Murfreesboro, TN - 37129
(615) 893-1728

 
Brogli, Lane, Weaver, Alexander Animal Hospital has served the veterinary needs of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County since 1964. Our newly re-designed clinic allows us to provide state of the art medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, and other pets. A veterinarian is on call 24 hours to provide emergency service for our clients. Please call to schedule your visit.

This is a new service we offer that allows you to request appointments & medications on line, view your pet’s vaccination schedule and receive e-mail reminders for your pet’s needs. Login is in the left column.

Pet owners understand the need for proper dental care for themselves, but sometimes overlook this important area for the well being of their dog or cat. Research has demonstrated that more than 80% of animals over the age of 3 years have some form of dental disease and need treatment or care. For this reason, it is critical to address this area of your dog or cat’s health at an early age. In fact, preventative measures taken at home are the best way to insure that pet does not suffer any ill-effects from dental problems. There are many things you can do to help keep teeth and gums healthy. Examples are brushing(this is best!!), dental chews, rinses, feeding hard food or dental diets, and chew toys. By beginning these actions at an early age, you are helping your pet more than you realize.

What is "dental disease"? The answer to this question is complex, as the effects of inappropriate care can be broad. The obvious answer is that dental disease incorporates any of the signs seen in the mouth caused by tartar producing bacteria. Examples are gingivitis, tooth decay, tooth loss, receding gum line, bad breath etc. Remember that these symptoms can often be very painful if undetected or untreated. Do you remember your last tooth ache?? Ouch! However, dental disease does not stop here. The bacteria responsible for dental disease can enter your pets bloodstream and travel to various organs where they can cause many insidious, significant problems. Examples are endocarditis(a disease of the heart) and kidney damage.

February is Pet Dental Month! Does your pet suffer from bad breath or tarter, red or bleeding gums, loose teeth, excessive licking, or pain upon eating or chewing? If so, please call us to schedule a dental exam. We will discuss your pet’s oral needs and you will receive 10% off your dental cleaning. Please call and schedule your appointment today!