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 ...

The practice of extracting baby canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a new study. In a systematic review, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The cost of dog teeth cleaning is between $170 and $350, while an ultrasonic cleaning with other procedures under anesthesia can cost up to $4,000. Brushing your dog’s teeth regularly and using safe ...

Dalia and George from Goleta, Calif.,­ have written in about their dog, Mica. Mica is a 6-year-old Labrador retriever that has been with them since puppyhood. Recently, Mica has developed a swelling ...