You just got a new puppy. You know the basics of dog ownership: someplace to sleep, food, training, and exercise and play. But a puppy is not an adult dog, he is still growing physically and still learning mentally. You need to approach each of these areas differently than you would an older dog.
When I [...]

Canine diabetes is manageable in most dogs–if treated properly. Know the three components of caring for a diabetic dog: food, medication, and exercise.

Lately, when you take your dog to play in the yard or at the dog park or for a run, you may notice a slight limp later. It might not slow her down much, but you wonder if maybe you need to take it easier.
What is Dysplasia
“Off-and-on lameness is a common sign of degenerative joint [...]

My stepmother wasn’t feeling well a couple of weeks ago and she asked me to pick her dog up from the vet. PIg had been a little lethargic and was drinking a lot of water. My S-Mom thought Pig might have picked up something from the boarding kennel when she and Dad were in Mexico [...]

If you have a dog with arthritis, it can be heartbreaking to see him or her limp in pain. This is not an uncommon condition either. But there are ways to help your pal live a quality life with this condition.
Does My Dog Have Arthritis?
Only a vet can diagnose if a dog has arthritis. You [...]

What it is and What Causes It
Canine arthritis is a disease of the joints causing pain, gradual loss of cartilage and lameness. This condition happens when the shock absorber between then bones, called cartilage, swells then breaks down. As the cartilage gets thinner, the bones actually rub against each other causing pain and damaging joints. [...]