Bark N Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Welcome to Bark & Wag’s 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua   Today we are talking to Dr. Laura Brown, a Veterinarian and owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss dental health. Dr. Brown, thank you for taking the time to talk about dental health with our dogs.  Welcome and please let us know more about our dog’s teeth? Vet Clinic Hygiene Why it is important to have professional cleanings? How often? Why is it so important to your pet’s overall health? How it is done? Home Oral Hygiene Home oral hygiene can make a tremendous difference in your dog’s comfort and health.  There are several home care oral hygiene options from which to choose, but keep in mind that anything you can do to help prevent plaque and tartar accumulation will pay big dividends. What really matters is whether or not home oral hygiene will be provided over the long haul – considerable effort applied only for a short period or only occasionally will be of no long-term benefit.   Options for home