Q: My dog still has a baby tooth. Her adult tooth is also coming in. My vet wants to remove the tooth when she is spayed. Is there any reason I shouldn’t leave it alone? Like people, dogs lose their ...

Persistent deciduous teeth in dogs is a medical condition that happens when a pup’s adult teeth start to come through before their baby teeth fall out. Sometimes, it is also referred to as persistent ...

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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 ...

Q My 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier has led a healthy life free of any problems. Last week, in what seemed like an overnight occurrence, her left cheek swelled up just under her eye. I rushed her to ...