Dental Category
Dental chews for dogs are can be an important part of your dog’s dental care. Your dog can develop tartar and plaque on his teeth, just as you can, which can lead to periodontal disease. Regular brushing of your dog’s teeth, along with dental chews, can remove tartar and keep plaque from forming. continue reading
Making sure that your dog has clean teeth throughout his lifetime has become more of a priority among veterinarians in the last decade. Many pet product companies have also come on board and are making dog dental products that you can give to your dog at home. Some of these products are treats that encourage good crunching to remove tartar. Other products are for long-term chewing and your dog may enjoy them like a toy. continue reading
If you have a dog that’s an aggressive chewer then you know that it can seem like no toy is safe. Your dog may rip the face off stuffed animals. He may shred any toy that contains a squeaker. He’s a menace to all the “cute” toys that nice little dogs can play with. So, what kind of toys are left for your dog to play with? Don’t give up. There are some good toys available for a dog that destroys toys the way your dog does. continue reading
If your dog has had an unfortunate encounter with a skunk, then it’s likely that he has come home smelling less than fresh and wonderful. Your dog is probably in some distress from the odor. If any of the spray from the skunk has gotten in your dog’s eyes, then your dog’s eyes are probably burning, too. Here is what you should do if your dog comes home reeking of skunk. continue reading
Is your dog a little nosier than he should be? Is he likely to walk up to strange animals? If so, then your dog may be a candidate for a spraying from a skunk. What you’ve heard about skunks is true. When pestered, a skunk will let go with a punishing spray that will make your dog wish he’d never poked another animal. And your dog will seriously stink. continue reading
According to some sources, dental health problems are the number one health problem diagnosed in pets. Not the number one killer of pets (that’s usually cancer in dogs), but the number one health problem that is diagnosed by a veterinarian. When you take your dog to the vet, don’t be surprised if your vet tells you that your dog has a dental problem. continue reading
The concept of the dog breath freshener has become much more popular in the last few years. Dogs are often treated like children now and we want them to have great breath when we give them kisses and cuddles. But, do dog breath fresheners really work? continue reading
If you have a dog then there have probably been times when you have been subject to your dog’s horrible breath! No, dogs don’t have bad breath all the time, but sometimes a dog’s breath can knock you over, especially if your four-legged friend has been eating something disgusting. continue reading
Puppies! Everyone loves puppies, right? But not everyone loves puppy bad breath. And puppies do have bad breath sometimes. Here are some frequently asked questions about bad breath in puppies and what you can do about it. continue reading
Although people often laugh about doggy breath, lots of dogs have breath that is normal for a dog and it doesn’t smell bad. However, bad breath in dogs can occur for a number of reasons. Most dogs get bad breath because they chew something or play with something that has a foul odor. continue reading
