Our nine-year-old Retriever went in for his annual checkup and the vet found a badly cracked tooth. I was told it was likely ...

HypersalivationExcessive dog drooling can be a response to pain or infection in the mouth. Pus or dischargeAn infected tooth may release pus or discharge from the gums, often near the decayed area.

For example, if your dog will be undergoing a tooth extraction but also has diabetes, then surgery might be risky. That’s because with diabetes the chance of infection post-surgery rises.