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Dysbiosis – The Driver of Dental Disease

“Oral dysbiosis” is a microbiology term for having an imbalance in the microbial community that inhabits the oral cavity...in other words, the number of potentially harmful microbes is higher than we would like to see. This strongly correlates with dental disease in...

Are Your Oral Bacteria hooking you on Sugar or is it the Other Way Around?

Sugar! It comes in many forms and is one of the most addictive molecules known. Most of us think of hard candies or sweets, particularly around the holidays. Did you know that it is in almost everything? From milk, to bone marrow/broth, to vegetables, to grains,...

What causes hot spots???

Honestly, we are still learning about the precise cause(s) of hotspots, also known as moist dermatitis. Research suggests there are several drivers of this annoying skin condition, which can come and go seasonally, or can persist in some dogs. Influences including...

Back to school during COVID-19: how does your dog manage the change?

So, you and your family (furry and non-furry) have been social distancing for months and are gearing up for either partial in-person or online schooling. Your pup has likely had a ton of attention from your non-furry family members during this time. Shifts in your pet...

So, what is the big deal with dogs eating carbohydrates?

A lot! Dogs do not need to eat carbohydrates to live. I find myself feeding my dog, Cashew, foods that have some carbohydrate. Each time, I feel guilty because I know what potatoes, corn, wheat, rice, sweet potato, chickpea, and peas do to enrich certain undesirable...

The mouth as the gateway to a healthy gut microbiome

Every time your dog swallows, they are sending thousands of bacteria, viruses, protists and fungi (microbiome) from the mouth down the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to the stomach. We were always taught that the fate of these microbes is death by stomach acid...turns...

What you can do for your dog’s dental health

Gum disease is like a 4 legged stool. The legs that drive this disease are as follows: genetics, microbiome, diet and daily hygiene practices. 1. Diet. Raw is increasing in popularity and it makes sense for dog's in many ways. The risks of that include that there is...

National Pet Dental Health Month – Tips & Tricks

National Pet Dental Health month is here – Yay! If we have fuzzy teeth or some food stuck in between teeth, we have the luxury of a toothbrush and floss. But, what if we were physically unable brush our own teeth or to floss? What if we were entirely dependent on our...

Pre vs Probiotic: The Benefits of Both

The general public has long been familiar with probiotics and their many health benefits for gut health, but a newer and lesser-understood nutritional supplement is prebiotics. Although they are very different in function, they are equally beneficial to human health....

Intern Series: Catherine Billings

Hi! My name is Catherine Billings and I’m the summer intern at TEEF! I’ve been working here for about a month and a half and I have been blown away by the science behind this product and by how committed the TEEF! team is to revolutionizing oral health. This week I...