Dr. Jodie

into coconut oil. Massage this all over your pet’s teeth. There is no need to pry the jaws open. In fact, manipulate your hands to hold the mouth closed while pushing the lips up. Apply the coconut oil to teeth and gums. You can feel those way back molars! Don’t forget to rub over them. This is a great way to remove accumulated plaque daily. Don’t give plaque an opportunity to develop into hard tartar. Brushing thoroughly once per month is silly! Try to spend ten seconds per day removing the daily food particles and plaque before bedtime! This new habit will go a long way in increasing intervals between needed pet hygienist or veterinary prophylactic procedures.

Jodie Gruenstern, DVM, CVA, graduated from UW-Madison in 1987. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and food therapist, former vice-president of the Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy Association, and member of the AHVMA and AzVMA. Dr. Jodie is a nationally renowned speaker, writer, pet product formulator, and author of “Live with Your Pet in Mind.” Her practice is in Fountain Hills and she resides in Scottsdale with her “fabulous rescues.” docjodie.com docjodie@docjodie.com

Holistic Veterinarian Author, Educator, Speaker

Delivering the best approach for puppies, kittens and aging pets with chronic disorders.

Utilizing functional foods, herbals, and essential oils before pharmaceuticals.

• Acupuncture for arthritis, disc disease

• Laser therapy for arthritis, luxating patellas

• Non-anesthesia teeth cleaning

• Titer testing (vs over vaccinating)

• Natural Nutrition Retail Shop

• O ering an assortment of raw, freeze-dried foods

Jodie Gruenstern, DVM, CVA

Email for appointment: docjodie@docjodie.com docjodie.com

16748 E. Parkview Ave., Fountain Hills (next to Balanced Paws)

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