Keeping your dog’s teeth clean can help keep your dog healthy. Use a soft toothbrush. Start by offering your dog a taste of the dog toothpaste. The next time, let him tasteRead More…

As you may know, dogs age at a rapid pace and before you know it your best friend might be considered a senior dog. As your dog ages from adult to senior,Read More…

What Are the Anal Glands? The anal glands (also called anal sacs) are two glands that secrete a pungent fluid that travels through tiny ducts that open into the anus. Typically, thisRead More…

What Are the Skin and Hair Coat? The skin and hair coat comprise the outer covering of the body and the skin is the largest organ of the body. Together with theRead More…

Dewclaw removal is the surgical removal of the first digit, sometimes referred to as the thumb. This toe is located on the inside of the paws. What Are the Indications for DewclawRead More…

What Are the Claw and Footpad? Claws are appendages at the extremities of the digits of dogs. The footpad is the tough spongy pads of thick skin beneath each foot. Where AreRead More…

What is the tail? The tail is the posterior elongated part of a dog that extends beyond the trunk or main part of the body. Where is the tail located? The tailRead More…

An old joke about wagging tails goes like this: A young boy is afraid to pet a dog. An adult says, “He’s friendly – look, he’s even wagging his tail.” The boyRead More…

Coming across a growling dog is a frightening experience, as any mail carrier can tell you. The sound of a growl heralds the menacing possibility of sudden attack. Our first instinct –Read More…

The family gathers around the piano to sing a few favorite songs. As musical tones float in harmony from the group, the dog joins in with a howl that just doesn’t seemRead More…