Anesthesia is a medical procedure used to induce unconsciousness and alleviate pain in dogs during surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, or dental work. Essentially, it is a controlled and temporary ...

Q: "My Shih Tzu is 12, has some minor health problems, but also has dental problems. Our veterinarian wants to clean and polish his teeth. I am worried about putting him under anesthesia at his age.

Dog owners try their best to keep their pets as healthy as possible, but there might come a time when their canine has to undergo surgery, which can be paired with anesthesia. It is common for dogs to ...

This week’s column continues the theme of National Pet Dental Month. Q: My friend says her neighbor, who is a dental hygienist, cleans dogs’ teeth without using anesthesia. Isn’t this a safer way for ...