This week’s column continues the theme of National Pet Dental Month. Q: My friend says her neighbor, who is a dental hygienist, cleans dogs’ teeth without using anesthesia. Isn’t this a safer way for ...

Cleaning your dog’s teeth might be annoying, but it’s non-negotiable when it comes to overall canine health and longevity. Worrying about how to clean your dog’s teeth is normal, especially if you own ...

It sure seems like we girls have to take care of everything, doesn’t it? Well, OK, not everything, but I’ll bet you’re the one who takes the pets to the vet! And you may be the one who watches the ...

Dr. Feargus McConnell, a veterinarian registered in Colorado, puts it plainly: once a year is the right default for most ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. Dogs should ideally have their teeth brushed daily. If you cannot brush, gauze or even dental wipes can be used to wipe the teeth. This helps remove ...

Cats and dogs need dental care, too! While they don’t need routine visits to the dentist like their human companions do, it is still just as important to keep their teeth clean as it is to keep yours ...

Should you brush your dog’s teeth every day? Or, for that matter, should you even brush them at all? Far too many pet owners fail to realize the importance of dog teeth cleaning for their pets.

Did you know that periodontal disease affects more than 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old? Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for dogs will be available on Monday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ...