Protecting your dog from big bills, bad teeth, and backyard coyotes

About this episode

Dr. Aaron Jackson discusses the costs of non-vital surgeries for dogs and alternatives to surgery, while Joe Roetheli highlights the prevalence of dental disease in dogs.

Boarded Surgeon Dr. Aaron Jackson of Midwest Veterinary Surgical Services on dealing with the cost issue for non-vital surgeries, and that there may be other options instead of the knife to dispel myths regarding anesthesia. Dr. Jackson is so prolific that countless Chicago-area families have met him.  Joe Roetheli calls dental disease in dogs an “epidemic.” The […]

People in this episode

Host: Steve Dale

Guest: Dr. Aaron Jackson

Topics covered

• dog health
• veterinary care
• dental disease
• surgery alternatives
• coyote safety

Keywords

• dog surgery
• anesthesia myths
• dental disease
• veterinary costs
• coyote threats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Midwest Veterinary Surgical Services

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