The fifth and final post in our series of posts from The GREENIES® Brand Veterinary Advisory Panel discussion focuses on dental radiography and anesthesia.

Dr. Brook Niemiec: You simply cannot treat dental problems without performing radiography. Adding dental radiography to a practice’s dental protocol is the best way to improve the quality of dental care.
Debbie Boone: [...]

The GREENIES® Brand—makers of the #1 veterinary-recommended pet specialty dental chews**—is excited to announce the GREENIES® Pet Oral Health Event at PETCO stores across the country on November 13th and 14th.
 Almost 160 million pets in the U.S. do not receive any oral care. Approximately 75% of pets three years and older show signs of periodontal disease—the [...]

The third in our series of posts from The GREENIES® Brand Veterinary Advisory Panel discussion focuses on the feline oral examination process.
Dr. Karyl Hurley (Moderator): Having convinced clients to have their cats examined, let’s take some time to discuss common oral examination findings and other diagnostic tools.
Dr. Jan Bellows: You first have to look at [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The last thing responsible pet parents want to worry about during the summer is their pet’s health. That’s why they take precautions to make sure their pet is up-to-date on parasite prevention medication and vaccinations, and has current ID tags and all the pet supplies for the prime vacation season. However, pet parents frequently take [...]

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 [...]

Oral care at home can be especially challenging for cat owners. Cats may like to have their chin scratched a little but they typically draw back when someone is near their mouth. But with just 10% of cats visiting their veterinarian for oral care each year,* daily care at home is especially important in preventing [...]

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 [...]