As humans, we know why it’s important to take care of our teeth and we take steps to keep them healthy. But oftentimes we don’t do the same for our pets. On this episode, we’ll hear from Jae and Adrienne, AKA the Two Crazy Cat Ladies, about the lessons they learned the hard way about their pets’ dental health. And then Dr. Todd McCoy, a board certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon, explains everything we need to know about what’s going on in our pets’ mouths and what we can do to keep them healthy.

Tune in to learn:

• The story of the Two Crazy Cat Ladies (0:05)
• The basics about pet oral health (3:30)
• How often should you be brushing your pets’ teeth? (5:45)
• Why does your pet need to go under anesthesia? (8:20)
• Common symptoms and signs to look out for (14:18)
• The timeline of teething (15:45)
• Ways to keep your pet’s mouth healthy (19:55)
• What’s preventable when it comes to dental health problems? (24:45)
• The full picture of pet oral health (30:30)
   

Mentions:

• Lone Star Animal Dentist
• Texas Veterinary Dental Center
• AVMA
• Veterinary Oral Health Council
• Two Crazy Cat Ladies

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