Will a puppy show signs if it hasn't lost its baby teeth, or should we check?
During puppyhood you will probably not see clinical signs from retained deciduous (baby) teeth. However, problems are beginning and can lead to symptomatic dental disease as your dog gets older.
If baby teeth do not fall out as the adult teeth grow in, then they can cause a misalignment of the teeth and potentially lead to an abnormal bite as the puppy develops. This may or may not cause some oral pain when the dog is older, depending on the severity of the misalignment. The
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Losing Puppy Teeth
by Lori Teller DVM DABVP CVJ January 4th, 2012 | Animal Health, Ask the Vet, Dogs
Some Dogs Love Cats!
by Lori S. December 20th, 2011 | Cats, Dogs
A heartwarming story concerning dogs hit the news wire early this month. Apparently, a yellow lab in Iowa rescued kittens trapped in a discarded cat food bag. The version of the events I read online stated that someone had placed an entire litter of kittens in the bag; then they threw the package onto a busy road. Part of the bag was smashed, killing several of the kittens, but two others survived. They lived because a smart dog brought the crumpled bag to its owner and wouldn’t give up until the owner saw the tiny kittens inside. Because of
Sweaters on Dogs
by Bea December 13th, 2011 | Dogs, Gracie
Sweaters for dogs are not always a fashion statement. While it is true that many people put on sweaters of all different sorts of patterns just to dress their dogs up, some dogs should really have a sweater for the weekend.
When can you tell if your dog needs a sweater? Well, that is a pretty easy question to answer. Does your dog look cold? Is your puppy shivering? Get your dog a sweater! You can certainly turn your sweater into a fashion statement, but sometimes, it is just necessary. It is a real need for some dogs; this is because
When can you tell if your dog needs a sweater? Well, that is a pretty easy question to answer. Does your dog look cold? Is your puppy shivering? Get your dog a sweater! You can certainly turn your sweater into a fashion statement, but sometimes, it is just necessary. It is a real need for some dogs; this is because
Should You Buckle Up Your Dog?
by Lori S. November 22nd, 2011 | Dogs
I have fond memories of taking my dog, Barnie Sue, for rides in the car. She had superb manners, staying in the passenger seat, nose daintily pointed towards the open window. Most often, we would travel the mile down familiar roads to pick up my mother from work. Once my mom would get in the car, Barnie always greeted her excitedly - a few quick licks - then the dog would take her position in the back seat without so much as a prompt.
I guess I never thought about the possibility that my beloved pet would be injured if
I guess I never thought about the possibility that my beloved pet would be injured if
De-worming
by Bea November 15th, 2011 | Dogs, Gracie
If you have been following along, you may know that our Gracie came back from the rescue a little thinner than we had hoped. We have been feeding her extra food and extra snacks, but she is still slim. We have definitely been able to put on a pound or two, but it would be nice to not be able to see her rib cage. In general, she's a pretty picky eater. She requires certain food that is specialized (and expensive) and she eats at certain times of the day. We even have to feed her at midnight because
