Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:How Teef got its name, and what does Teef mean in Dutch? (1:28)Dr. Emily Stein's and Teef's origin story (2:12)What are prebiotics and post-biotics?  And how does Teef work? (7:58)How do carbohydrates affect the oral microbiome? (12:33)What's the link between the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome? And what happens when your dog kisses you? (13:42)The effect of dental disease on lifespan and connection to other illnesses (20:00)Can raw fed dogs get dental disease? (23:07)How to check your dog's gum health (26:59)If we start using Teef, do we still need to brush our dog's teeth? And what else can we do to support the oral microbiome? (27:40)Why are small dogs so prone to dental disease? (30:44)List of medical conditions proven to be connected to dental disease (35:12)Cats, horses, and astronauts...oh my!  (40:46)What's next for Teef?  And what are the best dental chews and toys?  (54:23)SHOUTOUTS:The Alternative Dog Mom Podcast listeners can save 20% on their Teef purchase when using code ADM at https://www.teefhealth.com/?aff=58Animal Biome's Oral Health Test (https://shop.animalbiome.com/collections/doggybiome/products/doggybiome-oral-health-test-1)CocoChew Toys (https://cocochewllc.com/collections/all)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcastThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.