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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