A hound's tooth ain't that clean
THE IDEA that a dog's saliva has healing powers has been around at least since the ancient Greeks and Romans. Modern medicine, no surprise, doesn't look kindly on such theories. Soap and water, a dab of topical antiseptic and a Band-Aid are much better treatments for any cut. Because no matter what you've heard, a dog's mouth really isn't cleaner than a human's.
THE IDEA that a dog's saliva has healing powers has been around at least since the ancient Greeks and Romans. Modern medicine, no surprise, doesn't look kindly on such theories. Soap and water, a dab of topical antiseptic and a Band-Aid are much better treatments for any cut. Because no matter what you've heard, a dog's mouth really isn't cleaner than a human's.
The Great Dane is the No. 1 breed at risk for a sudden, potentially deadly problem commonly called "bloat." Other large, deep-chested dogs are also at higher risk. When a dog bloats, his stomach expands and eventually twists. Male dogs are twice as likely to bloat; most dogs who bloat are between 7 and 12 years of age. It is a leading cause of death, second only to cancer. Knowing the signs - frequent, unsuccessful attempts to vomit; general discomfort, anxiety and restlessness; "hunched up" appearance; enlarged, tight abdomen - combined with early surgical intervention, is often a dog's only shot at surviving.
- Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori