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 ...

The cost of dog teeth cleaning is between $170 and $350, while an ultrasonic cleaning with other procedures under anesthesia can cost up to $4,000. Brushing your dog’s teeth regularly and using safe ...

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 ...

A pragmatic look at pet dental care, from the failure of home routines to the necessity of professional intervention for periodontal disease.

Q: "My Shih Tzu is 12, has some minor health problems, but also has dental problems. Our veterinarian wants to clean and ...

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 ...

Just like humans, a dog’s oral hygiene is an important part of their overall health and well-being. And though people may joke about that all-too-familiar “doggie breath,” it can be a sign of ...