Why You Should Care about Dog Dentistry with Dr. Katie Kangas
Join Angela Ardolino on the Your Natural Dog Podcast as she welcomes Dr. Katie Kangas, an integrative veterinarian with a passion for preventative health and holistic wellness. In this episode, they dive deep into the often overlooked topic of dog dentistry and the crucial role it plays in your furry friend’s overall health. Dr. Katie shares natural approaches to support optimal dental health, such as MCT oil, CBD oil, raw meaty bones, and other supplements. They also explore the differences between anesthetic and non-anesthetic dental cleanings, emphasize the significance of gum health, and provide tips for effectively checking your dog’s teeth and gums. Tune in for invaluable insights into supporting your dog’s dental and oral health!
Episode Recap:
- Supporting your dog’s dental health naturally
- Dental health affects whole body health
- MCT Oil, essential oils, & CBD oil for dog dental health
- Raw meaty bones for dog dental health
- Diet & dog oral health
- Myth of kibble cleaning dog’s teeth
- Importance of gum health
- Anesthetic & Non-Anesthetic dental cleanings
- Dental issues & periodontal disease in small dogs
- Dental complications from allergies
- What if we could look into a wild canine’s mouth?
- TEEF for dog dental health
- Dr. Katie Kangas’ success with CBD & mushrooms
Episode Resources:
- Find Dr. Katie Kangas at Integrative Veterinary Care
- Integrative Veterinary Care with Dr. Katie Kangas on Facebook
- Follow Integrative Veterinary Care on Instagram
- TEEF for dog dental health
- Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Dr. Katie Kangas
I am an integrative veterinarian, which means that I focus on preventative health and supporting natural healing or wellness through many holistic options in combination with traditional veterinary medicine. Preventative wellness and holistic care options include diet/food choices, nutritional supplements, acupuncture, herbal medicines, homeopathic remedies, essential oils and more.
Conventional medicine (for both animals & people) tends to focus more on the treatment of disease and the symptoms of disease, after the condition or illness presents itself. While this type of health care can have value, it also has limitations. Preventative and integrative veterinary medicine aim to support the animal’s health through diet, nutrition and lifestyle practices that allow our pets to be more resilient to disease and live better quality lives. In other words, providing our pets with the tools to thrive, rather than to just survive.
In my opinion, the most balanced health care uses a combination of both conventional and holistic options. This is called Integrative Medicine. It is my goal to empower pet parents to make better choices and take a more active role in promoting health and quality of life for their pets.