Pet Tips

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 taste the toothpaste, then run your finger along the

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, you may notice some changes and special requirements

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, this fluid is released during defecation. Where Are the

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 the claws, pads and skin glands, they form the

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 Dewclaw Removal? Dewclaw removal is most often performed in

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 Are the Claw and Footpad Located? The toenail, or

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 tail is located at the end of the vertebral

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 boy responds, “Yeah, but he’s barking and growling –

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 – to leave the dog alone – is a

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 seem to have a place in “Row, Row Your