Q: My dog still has a baby tooth. Her adult tooth is also coming in. My vet wants to remove the tooth when she is spayed. Is there any reason I shouldn’t leave it alone? Like people, dogs lose their ...

Are you a pet parent? We all know that regular vet visits are important for our dogs’ health, but did you know that 80% of dogs over three years old have dental issues? Left untreated, poor dental ...

Q My 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier has led a healthy life free of any problems. Last week, in what seemed like an overnight occurrence, her left cheek swelled up just under her eye. I rushed her to ...

Your dog's breath has been bad for a while. Not "he ate something weird" bad, the kind of bad that makes you turn your head ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The owner of two Yorkshire terriers says she took her pets in for teeth cleaning, but when she picked them up from the veterinarian, most of their teeth had been extracted.

Our nine-year-old Retriever went in for his annual checkup and the vet found a badly cracked tooth. I was told it was likely due to his chewing on something very hard. He does love to chew on large ...

When your dog develops a toothache, it’s not like he can walk up to you, paw in mouth, as he mumbles, “Excuse me, human, but I seem to be experiencing a rather bothersome premolar situation today.” ...

Dental health is just as important for our tail-waggers as it is for us. We wouldn’t go a day without brushing and flossing our teeth, and your dog needs a regular dental routine as well. Studies show ...