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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.

The state of your teeth can reveal a lot about your overall health. A mouth full of infected gums and rotting teeth is often ...

Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job of fighting off infections; but sometimes their immune systems are overwhelmed, and your pup gets sick. While we never want to think about our fur babies being ...

Our nine-year-old Retriever went in for his annual checkup and the vet found a badly cracked tooth. I was told it was likely due to his chewing on something very hard. He does love to chew on large ...

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 ...

Your dog looks fine. Eats well. Plays daily. But what if there’s a hidden problem you can’t see? Dental issues in dogs often ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Dog teeth rotting is a serious and common issue among our canine companions, ...