Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: At my Yorkshire terrier’s recent wellness visit, we saw a new ...

Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisingly long fingernails. My Yorkie needed to have her gland sacs emptied, as she often does, and I was ...

Some say the cost of beauty can be high and in the case, of long fingernails, that cost could be health risks. New studies show long nails could leave you vulnerable to fungus and bacteria that get ...

Q: At my Yorkshire terrier’s recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisingly long fingernails. My Yorkie needed to have her anal sacs emptied, as she often does, and I was ...

However, while long nails might look elegant, they can also pose several health risks that are important to be aware of. Taking care of your nails is not just about appearance; it’s also about ...