New York Magazine’s The Strategist Talks to Dr. Frione About the Best Things for Cleaning Your Dog’s Teeth

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A dog is brushing its teeth with a blue toothbrush.

New York Magazine’s The Strategist interviewed Plantation veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Frione from Lakeside Animal Hospital to discuss the most effective ways to keep up with your dog’s dental hygiene.

According to Dr. Frione, the most effective way to keep your dog’s teeth clean and healthy is to brush them every day, but if that becomes too big of a challenge, there are alternatives.

“While brushing your pet’s teeth daily is ideal, sometimes that’s easier said than done,” Dr. Frione said. “There are multiple alternatives to help control dental disease.”

Alternatives to brushing your dog’s teeth daily include dental wipes, chews and dental diet food.

To read the full article in The Strategist, click here.

Lakeside Animal Hospital provides routine dental care for dogs and cats. To learn more about our preventative dental care as well as advanced dental treatment for your pet, visit us here or give us a call today at 954-474-8808.

To learn more about our medical services at Lakeside Animal Hospital in Plantation, Fl., visit us here.

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