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. [...]

Here, Dr. Karyl Hurley moderates while Dr. Jan Bellows and Dr. Brook Niemiec discuss recognizing oral pain in pets.

Moderator, Dr. Karyl Hurley: “How do we recognize [oral pain in pets], and how do we educate owners that it exists? Owners need to know that they just can’t ignore it. They also need to understand [...]

The GREENIES® Brand Veterinary Advisory Panel meets on an annual basis to offer counsel and recommendations on veterinary and pet owner education on oral health.
 In June of 2010, the panel met in Chicago, IL. So many insightful “nuggets” came from this meeting, and we’ll be sharing a series transcript excerpts from the proceedings here on [...]

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 [...]

In the first installment of our series for “Tips for Adopting a Cat,” we looked at adoption venues and choosing the right cat. In today’s post, we’ll cover how to prepare your home environment and the necessary supplies to have before bring your new cat home.
Simplifying the adjustment period
Cats are typically very adaptable, but there [...]

The month of June brings many things: the longest day of the year, insufferable heat and… cats? Yes, June is the American Humane’s Adopt-A-Cat-Month. During the next week, we at The Greenies® Brand will be sharing some advice for those soon-to-be new cat owners.
Let’s look at the first steps to finding the right cat—beginning with [...]