Simple teeth cleaning reveals serious health condition
By Christie Long Last week I was getting ready to anesthetize a really nice little dog for what I thought would be a routine dental cleaning. My technicians were placing an intravenous catheter in the dog’s front leg and I was several feet away, working with another patient when they called out to me to… Read the rest »
Dog grooming: Brushing is your best tool to combat dog shedding
By Nancy Cope Dog hair and the problems that are associated with the shedding process are part of owning a dog. You may never eliminate the issue entirely, but there are things you can do to help control the problem. If possible you should brush your dog every day. Brushing your dog as often as… Read the rest »
Healthy dogs shouldn’t have bad breath
By Karen A. Soukiasian A healthy dog’s breath should not have an offensive odor. The reality is, approximately 80 percent of dogs do suffer from gingivitis or a periodontal disease by the time they are 5 years old. Now and then a simple dental procedure such as a professional cleaning or perhaps a bad tooth… Read the rest »
Should you crop your dog’s ears?
By Karen A. Soukiasian Dogs come inherently outfitted with the ears they need for their specific breed. Floppy ears keep out insects, water and dirt. But some people have determined that they want to change the look of their dog’s ears and decide to have them cropped. Don’t be duped. The cropping of ears was… Read the rest »
Does your dog need to get its tail docked?
By Karen A. Soukiasian At one time, most dogs were rarely kept as pets…they had jobs. They were used on farms, in the military, and for hunting, fighting, ratting and baiting. That’s not to say they are no longer used for those purposes. But, let’s face it, most aren’t. One of the most ludicrous thoughts… Read the rest »
