Keeping a dog’s teeth clean is more than just about fresh breath — it’s essential for overall health. Poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease, painful infections, and even issues affecting the heart or kidneys. The two most common at-home options owners consider are dental chews and tooth brushing. But how do they stack up? Tooth Brushing: The Gold Standard Brushing your dog’s teeth — ideally daily — is widely recommended by veterinarians as the most effective way t

Allergic reactions to vaccines in dogs are uncommon but can happen. Most dogs tolerate vaccines well, but some may develop mild or more...

If your dog is having surgery, here's a brief overview of possible medication your vet care provider may recommend/ send home.  This is...

Dogs get into things they shouldn’t, which can include medications like Albuterol inhalers that are used by many of us to treat acute...

Graphic pictures - Educational My male dog's lipstick is exposed and not going back in place. What do I do?   The condition is referred...

There are multiple glands that play a role when it comes our dogs. There are cases where one or more can get impacted, leak, or...

Dogs can get parasites (such as roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and tapeworm) and bacteria that can cause loose stools and in many...

A dog's nose often guides his actions and movements, but his eyes are just as important. Maintaining dog eye health is critical to having...

What is wrong with my male Boston? *Graphic pictures* - Educational Cyrus is the seventh Boston to come into MABTR's rehoming program...

Low thyroid is very common in bostons and many times is overlooked by both the owner and the vet. The most common signs of low thyroid in...

Why does my dog excessively lick his paws? Something so common you've probably witnessed your dog doing it every day, and ignored it,...

What is Cushings Cushings is caused by a pituitary tumor (non-cancerous) that triggers excessive levels of cortisol. A normal amount of...

It starts with the owner identifying if their dog has gained or loss weight over time. Keeping track of your dog's weight is important. ...

Multiple reasons exist however the most common is the narrow and short muzzle. The construction of their nasal passages also largely...

Watching your pet have a seizure is a terrifying thing to witness. One minute your dog seems perfectly normal, then next he’s on his...

When a dog is diagnosed to have a luxating patella, we automatically assume surgery is needed. Note that less than 50% of luxating...

First, make sure that the teeth are looked at by a vet as there could be tarter build up, a rotten tooth, exposed roots that would...

A couple of things to consider when it comes to the Boston breed Elongated Palate - is the collapse of the flap of mucousal tissue which...

What can I do to reduce my dog from farting It is NOT normal for your dog to be passing gas on a regular basis even though it is consider...

I want to start by stressing that if you have any concerns about your dog’s eyes based on look, reaction and/or signs of discomfort you...