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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 ...

Q: "My Shih Tzu is 12, has some minor health problems, but also has dental problems. Our veterinarian wants to clean and polish his teeth. I am worried about putting him under anesthesia at his age.

1. Toothpaste and toothbrush: This is the first line of defense. Use toothpaste liberally and brush their teeth gently, focusing on the exterior of each row. Starting young will help your dog get used ...

Dental care for your dog is a necessity for their overall well-being. In fact, pet oral hygiene should be a daily event.

We all know that giving your pup cooked bones can cause them serious damage, or even be fatal, but how about raw bones? Some owners argue that because raw bones have a much smaller chance of ...