Health Update: Wellness teams up with vets to highlight dental health in latest campaign – What Experts Say

BURLINGTON, MASS. — Wellness Pet Company — maker of WHIMZEES® — is celebrating Pet Dental Health Month by teaming up with veterinarians Ben Shroeder, DVM, and Erin Shroeder, DVM, to put a spotlight on the crucial role that dental health plays in pets’ overall health and wellbeing.

Ben and Erin Shroeder are a husband-and-wife veterinary team who own and operate Cedar County Veterinary Services, bringing decades of experience and a shared passion for animal health to their work with pets and pet parents. The pair have been featured in a nationally broadcast documentary-style television series — National Geographic’s “Heartland Docs, DVM” — highlighting the day-to-day realities of veterinary medicine. According to Wellness, the duo is known for helping pet parents understand how their pet’s oral health plays a critical role in overall wellness.

Throughout February, the Shroeders will share advice and practical guidance to help pet parents feel more confident when it comes to their furry friend’s dental care. From informing of what warning signs to watch for to building simple routines pets actually enjoy, the veterinarians will aim to make dental care feel more approachable for pet parents.

“Dental health is one of the most common issues we see in dogs and cats at our clinic, yet it’s often one of the most overlooked, even by the most dedicated pet parents,” Erin Schroeder said. “Brushing your pet’s teeth daily is a great way to help prevent plaque and tartar accumulation. However, some pet parents just aren’t able to do that daily and that’s ok. Life is full of unexpected events and interruptions, crazy schedules and last-minute obligations, but using Wellness WHIMZEES Dental Treats is a small, daily routine that can make a real difference in a pet’s oral health and their overall wellbeing.”

Wellness WHIMZEES offers dental treat options for both dogs and cats, making it easy for pet parents to support oral health across their furry family. When chewed daily as part of a routine, all Wellness WHIMZEES dental treats are designed to help support dental health by supporting clean teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath, according to Wellness.

“We’ve always used Wellness WHIMZEES as part of a daily dental routine both in our own home and at our veterinary practice,” Ben Schroeder said. “If dental plaque isn’t removed regularly, it can harden into tartar and lead to several problems including gum disease, tooth loss and other health problems. That’s why simple, daily habits matter, and Wellness WHIMZEES can be an easy way for pet parents to help support oral health.”

Each year, the brand celebrates Pet Dental Health Month as an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage pet parents to prioritize a proactive approach as part of their everyday routines.

“We believe that supporting your pets’ overall wellbeing should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for pets and simple for pet parents,” said Greg Kean, global senior vice president of Innovation & Nutrition for Wellness. “With increased dietary fiber and only six primary ingredients, WHIMZEES Dental Chews have a firmer texture that helps encourage a longer chew duration, which can support cleaner teeth while keeping dogs happily engaged.”

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