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 ...

What is the most overlooked threat to a pet's long-term health? According to Dr. Paola Beebout of Beebout Veterinary Medical Center in Kearney, NE, is a dental disease--a condition that quietly ...

The top cause is periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC.

The internet’s heart was shattered when they heard a 16-year-old dog awaits a new home after he landed himself in the shelter ...

Scientists discovered true teeth growing on the head of the spotted ratfish, a distant shark relative. The toothed structure, called a tenaculum, helps males hold onto females during mating. Genetic ...

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 ...

Cowboy’s teeth are impossible to miss, and it’s definitely not what most people picture when they think Doberman. In his latest Instagram video, Cowboy turns the idea of a dog’s “bared teeth” on its ...

If your dog loves to chew on sticks in the yard, you’re not alone. It’s a classic dog thing, but it’s also a surprisingly risky habit. Vets warn that dogs who eat sticks are risking splinters in the ...

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