We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won’t quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she’ll down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine’s Day, you’re actually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all the chocolates yourself!

A dog, like a human baby, experiences the world through his mouth, by tasting and chewing on things. But throughout his life, he also uses his mouth as his hands. He carries and pulls with it as well as defends himself. So healthy teeth and gums are very important to your dog.

There’s so much parvo virus in the environment that older dogs have become somewhat immune to it. However, puppies are very susceptible, especially from around weaning age at 5 to 8 weeks.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a congenital disease that mainly affects large breed dogs. The word “dysplasia” means improper growth, and hip dysplasia can be described as a faulty or abnormal development of the hip.

You don’t need a degree in genetics, or even a college course, to understand the basics of health testing in dogs.

Canine diabetes is a serious disease that causes there to be too much glucose in the blood. If your pet has any of the signs, a dog health exam will help you find out for certain.

Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It’s a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet’s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. However, there are many simple solutions that you can provide at home that will relieve the aches and pains in your dog’s joints.

What should you look out for when taking your dog to a professional groomer? Your dog will thank you for preventing these five common grooming mistakes by pros.

Get familiar with these five typical mistakes, and above all, don’t hurry. That way you’re sure to avoid the most common problems involved in routine grooming.

Do you make a lot of trips to the vet’s office? Do you spend your hard-earned money on vet bills because your dog suffers from chronic ailments? Give your dog or cat the nutrition he needs, and chances are you can spend your money on more pleasant things than the veterinarian.