November

9

To Share or Not To Share

You Share Table Scraps with Your Four-Pawed Best Friend?

 
I’ve met many families who feed their dogs table scraps as treats. Not only do dogs LOVE table scraps, being very social animals, they really enjoy getting to sit down with their family. And we pet lovers think that letting them in on the nightly dinner tradition [...]

November

6

The Daunting Task of Brushing Your Cat or Dog’s Teeth

When you take your furry friends to the vet, it’s likely that one of the first things the vet will check is their teeth and gums. Why is that? Quite simply, the health of your pets’ teeth is an excellent indicator of your pets’ overall health. Studies have revealed that a decline in your pet’s oral health can lead to systemic health problems, like heart disease, kidney failure and diabetes. See, as the gums deteriorate, they become more mesh-like and are far less able to block the entry of bacteria.

November

5

You’ve Got Something Between Your Teeth

You’ve Got Something Between Your Teeth
How Bacteria Influences Oral Health

 
I’ve always believed that true friends will tell you when you have food stuck in your teeth, rather than let you walk around with remnants of your lunchtime spinach salad in your smile.
 
While it may be a little embarrassing to discover no one has told you [...]

October

6

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