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.

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.

A bitch with canine mastitis may be running a fever, be listless and possibly be off her food. She may not allow her puppies to nurse, and if she does, she will be “snappy” when they touch the affected area.

Unfortunately, spaying and neutering only works if people use it — and too many people have the wrong idea about spaying and neutering pets, basing their feelings about it on myths. Here are the some of the most common misconceptions.