Stop Brushing Your Pet's Teeth? Microbiologist Reveals What Actually Works | Dr. Emily Stein

Stop Brushing Your Pet's Teeth? Microbiologist Reveals What Actually Works | Dr. Emily Stein

March 19, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 55

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Dr. Randy Aronson discusses the link between the oral microbiome and pet health with microbiologist Dr. Emily Stein.

In this episode, Dr. Randy Aronson welcomes microbiologist Dr. Emily Stein to discuss the critical link between the oral microbiome and overall pet health. Many pet parents are unaware that dental disease is a primary driver of chronic inflammation, affecting everything from the immune system to kidney function in dogs and cats. We explore why traditional brushing often fails and how "oral dysbiosis" can lead to serious systemic issues like heart disease and strokes. Dr. Stein sha...

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Host: Dr. Randy Aronson

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Organizations: oral microbiome, dental disease, heart disease, strokes

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