Q My 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier has led a healthy life free of any problems. Last week, in what seemed like an overnight occurrence, her left cheek swelled up just under her eye. I rushed her… ...

Teeth abscesses are commonly seen in older dogs, especially those older than 7 years. By the time we are able to recognize a problem, the initially affected root is often dead.

Lacey is a 6-year-old female Pomeranian dog who, according to caretaker Kara, runs the household. I would bet there are a lot of us out there who might say the same thing about our companions.

Dear Dr. John, We have a wonderful 12-year-old Samoyed named Jasper who has just been diagnosed with a bone tumor called a sarcoma in his face. It first presented about two months ago as a swelling… ...

Bones are harder than teeth, so whether fresh or sterilized, chew bones can break a dog’s teeth. Other treats that commonly fracture teeth are antlers, cow hooves, nylon and hard plastic bone… ...

My No. 1 scenario for Lacey’s facial swelling is a tooth root abscess. Specifically, I am betting she has an abscess in one or more of the roots of a tooth called the carnassial tooth.

(TNS) — Lacey is a 6-year-old female Pomeranian dog who, according to caretaker Kara, runs the household. I would bet there are a lot of us out there who might PET VET: Dog’s facial swelling ...