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 ...

You wouldn’t go to bed without grabbing your toothbrush, but when was the last time you brushed your dog’s teeth? Dental care should be part of their regular health routine, too. Plaque is a sticky ...

Taking care of your dog's teeth is just as important as taking care of your own. In addition to routine visits to your veterinarian, there are plenty of important steps you can take at home to prevent ...

Don't wait for serious problems to arise; understanding the signs and scheduling for optimal canine oral health is crucial ...

According to vets, daily tooth brushing is the most important thing pet parents can do to help prevent periodontal disease in dogs. However, as many of us know first-hand, life (and uncooperative ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It can be really worrying when we find a loose dog tooth in our adult canine ...

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.