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Guest Bio:
Emily brings a unique scientific background that spans Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cellular Immunology and Rheumatology. She completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Immunology & Rheumatology at Stanford University where she studied the role of the neuroendocrine-immune axis in autoimmune diseases. Emily holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of California at Berkeley where she studied microbial differentiation and biofilm formation in response to environmental stressors and holds a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Iowa.
Episode Description:
In this week’s Natural Cat Health podcast episode, our host, Dr. Meghan Barrett, talks with Dr. Emily Stein about the oral microbiome and why it's crucial for a cat's dental as well as overall health. Dr. Stein explains how oral cavity inflammation contributes to dental diseases in cats and shares actionable steps that cat owners can take to manage or prevent dental disease in their pet.
Show Notes:
(00:00:21) Introduction of Dr. Emily Stein
(00:01:13) The Oral Microbiome of Cats
(00:05:25) How To Improve The Oral Health of Cats
(00:06:50) Tips on Preparing Water For Cats
(00:08:03) Why You Should Lessen Dry Food for Cats
(00:09:11) Probiotics For Cats
(00:12:13) How Oral Cavity Inflammation Contribute to Cat Dental Diseases
(00:18:58) Why Some Cats Are Addicted to Corn and Corn-Based Food
(00:19:59) Other Tips to To Prevent Oral Diseases in Cats
(00:21:13) Where To Find Dr. Stein's Probiotics
(00:26:04) How to Learn More From Dr. SteinFollow our Cat Health Host, Dr. Meghan Barrett, here
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