If your dog had a toothache, would you know? If their gums were receding and painful, could you tell? Probably not. To find out why, WebMD talked with veterinary dentists. They shared their thoughts ...

On a recent afternoon at a Chateau Poochie pet boutique in Lighthouse Point, Fla., a gaggle of well-heeled dogs, from Chihuahuas to Labradoodles, got their teeth cleaned. The pets were fully conscious ...