Do dogs have tonsils?

Can Dogs Get Tonsillitis? We don't normally think about tonsil health in canines, but like us, dogs do have tonsils. Sometimes they become inflamed, which makes a dog feel very uncomfortable. Two tonsils, one on each side of the mouth, are located at the back of the throat. read more

Since dogs have tonsils, they can also develop tonsillitis. Tonsillitis has a fairly low rate of occurrence in dogs, and is more common in small breeds of dogs. read more

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Dogs that like to play fetch with sticks, or chew on them, can get splinters of the stick stuck in their mouth or throat, which can cause the tonsils to become infected. read more