Blog: dog care

Dog with mouth open and human inspecting its mouth with a magnifying glass

Why does my dog’s breath smell?

Bad breath (halitosis) in a dog or cat is usually because of poor dental health.  Occasionally a dog or cat may have good teeth and still have bad breath in which case the diet is usually the cause. This is relatively rare, however, compared to the likelihood of a dental…

labrador

Breed of the Month: Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever originated in the 1700’s in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada. The Labrador Retriever was bred to aid fishermen in retrieving fish as well as a family companion dog.

dog smile

Alternatives to Brushing Teeth

My dog won’t let me brush their teeth. What else can I do?

Havanese

Breed of the Month: Havanese

The Havanese is the national dog of Cuba and is bred for companionship.