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 ...

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.

FROM THE COLUMBIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL. ABOUT 1 IN 10 DOGS GET HEART DISEASE, BUT YOU CAN ACTUALLY PREVENT THIS YOURSELF BY BRUSHING THEIR TEETH EVERY DAY. AND THAT PREVENTS BACTERIA FROM BUILDING UP IN ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Clean and healthy teeth can set your dog up for a long and ...

Dogs chew on just about anything—shoes, sticks, furniture, even things that shouldn’t be in their mouths. And although chewing is a natural habit, not everything they gnaw on is safe for their teeth.

Brushing your dog's teeth every day is ideal. However, people live busy lives, and toothbrushing can be extremely upsetting ...