The fourth part in our series of posts from The GREENIES® Brand Veterinary Advisory Panel discussion focuses on feline dental home care practices as well as treats and diets for dental health.
Dr. Karyl Hurley (Moderator): So, to help prevent some of the consequences of chronic dental disease, what at-home oral care do you routinely recommend to cat owners?
 Dr. [...]

“Show Us Your Pet’s Healthy Smile” Contest Educates Pet Owners about Periodontal Disease in Pets

Makes Daily Oral Care for Cats More Convenient
The GREENIES® Brand—makers of the #1 vet-recommended feline dental treats—has introduced a larger 6-ounce package of FELINE GREENIES® Dental Treats, making daily control of plaque and tartar that contribute to periodontal disease more convenient.
According to noted feline veterinary specialist Dr. Margie Scherk, oral health problems such as [...]

As we’ve shared before, we’re experiencing some exciting developments this year and are looking forward to sharing them with you. To reflect these developments, we have changed our name on our social networking accounts from The Greenies Company to versions of The GREENIES® Brand.
YouTube is no exception – TheGreeniesCompany is now TheGREENIESBrand. Not only do [...]

The GREENIES® Brand’s 2nd Annual Show Us Your Pet’s Healthy Smile Contest has come to a successful close. We’re pleased to announce that 5,039 proud pet parents uploaded a picture of their dog to show off its healthy smile. Thousands more logged on to vote for their favorite.
Once the top 10 finalists are confirmed—based on [...]

For many pet owners, discussing oral health issues with their veterinarian can be overwhelming. Much of the language may make little to no sense to the average pet owner, especially when some terms are used interchangeably. It’s understandable that some pet owners can be confused and worried.
Two of the most common words that veterinarians use [...]

There are tons of options available to pet owners to help clean their pet’s teeth at home when brushing isn’t possible. From wipes to chews, picking the right method and product by deciphering their claims can be very overwhelming. In continuing this week’s focus on answering common pet owner questions, today’s post focuses on picking [...]

It’s no secret that we’re dedicated to helping pet owners understand that pet oral health–including daily oral care–is just as important for pets as it is for us humans. Without it, there’s a lot that can happen in a pet’s mouth that, left untreated, could contribute to serious health issues.
This week, in celebration of the [...]

Nearly 80 percent of pet owners admit their pets spit out pills*. That’s millions of important prescriptions at jeopardy each year because pet owners struggle with giving pets the medicine prescribed by their veterinarian. Fortunately, many pet owners recognize that missing doses or discontinuing a prescription before it’s completed can affect the health of their [...]

The “Show Us Your Pet’s Healthy Smile” contest, which kicked off April 26 and runs through June 18 2010, focuses on increasing pet owners’ awareness of the importance of their pets’ healthy mouths. Understanding which dogs are most at risk for oral disease is important so owners can take preventive measures to promote good oral [...]