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… ...

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.

Dalia and George from Goleta, Calif.,­ have written in about their dog, Mica. Mica is a 6-year-old Labrador retriever that has been with them since puppyhood. Recently, Mica has developed a swe… ...

Q: MY 10-year-old mongrel Rufus has recently developed a swelling near his right eye and, following an X-ray, our vet says he will have to remove one of his teeth to solve the problem. Why is this ...

A dental abscess occurs when an infected tooth is allowed to advance untreated. A telltale sign is swelling on the gums over the tooth or under the dog’s eye. It often takes place when a fractured ...

Frequent sneezing may also be due to nasal mites, a tooth abscess, or something stuck in their nose. Call a vet if your dog sneezes a lot and also has a runny nose or trouble breathing and eating.

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 ...