“If the owners have tried to address the aggressive behavior through behavior modification and, ideally, consultation with a veterinary behaviorist, but these attempts have failed, then I would recommend the following. I would extract all incisor, canine, and premolar teeth (except for the maxillary fourth premolars).”

—Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

From Just Ask the Expert: Is tooth extraction an acceptable treatment for aggression?