When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It can be really worrying when we find a loose dog tooth in our adult canine ...

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the importance of dental care for senior pets, addressing periodontal disease, stomatitis, and tooth resorption.

Don't wait for serious problems to arise; understanding the signs and scheduling for optimal canine oral health is crucial ...

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 ...

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 top cause is periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC.

You wouldn’t go to bed without grabbing your toothbrush, but when was the last time you brushed your dog’s teeth? Dental care should be part of their regular health routine, too. Plaque is a sticky ...