Hanging Tongue Syndrome In Dogs & How To Care For Your Dog’s Dry Tongue

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A reader recently asked us this question: Dog lost teeth. How can I care for her tongue? It hangs out all the time. Will she be in pain? -- Gail   Hanging Tongue Syndrome is a condition where a dog's tongue hangs out of his mouth all the time and the dog is unable to bring her tongue in at will. This could be due to the dog's breed, a mouth or jaw injury, or deformities of the mouth or teeth, among other things. Other times, things like medications or the removal of teeth … [Read more...]

Boy Meets Girl… Playmate Pups Meeting For The First Time

My friend Tonya brought her dog (Lucy) over to play with our dog (Tenor) the other day. This was their first time meeting. And it was hilarious. Her little pup (at one year of age) is like the Energizer Bunny. She never stops. And just when you think she went this way, you realize she went that way and now she's right behind you. She moves so fast, it's nearly impossible to capture her in photographs! … [Read more...]

Got Your Nose!

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Help!… My Labrador Retriever Dog Has Black Spots On His Tongue

Our dog is part Black Lab and part Golden Retriever -- at least that's our vet's best guess. We found him as a tiny pup, so it's difficult to know for sure. But he definitely has the looks, personality, and behavioral characteristics of both -- a Labrador Retriever and a Golden Retriever, combined. He also has 2 black spots on his tongue. We immediately asked or vet if that meant he was part Chow, and she said definitely not. Further research has confirmed this for us. Here's what we've … [Read more...]

WARNING: Graphic Videos and Pictures of Dog’s Tongue Caught In Paper Shredder

I've written about this before... Recently, I heard of another case of a dog getting its tongue caught in a paper shredder. So now seems like as good a time as any to remind everyone of the truly horrific consequences that could result if your dog is allowed anywhere near your paper shredder. See more photos and videos below...   … [Read more...]

Fun (and Funny) Snow Dog Pictures

Here's a great collection of photographs which feature dogs enjoying a winter wonderland... … [Read more...]

A One-of-a-Kind Dog Screensaver

Need a new screensaver for your computer? Here's the best doggie screensaver I've ever seen... … [Read more...]

Love ‘N Licks Dog

Just like "real" dogs, these toy dogs love to be at your side and they get more and more "excited" the more you play with them. To top it all off... This dog likes to give wet kisses! And, when puppy gets excited (whenever you pet its head or belly), its tail wags faster and it barks louder. Plus, the Love 'n Licks dog kicks its hind leg! … [Read more...]

Stuff This In A KONG

What do most people stuff inside their dog's KONG toy?... While peanut butter is probably the most popular, it's not the ONLY thing. Here are some ideas to get you started...     … [Read more...]