A fairly common degenerative disease in dogs, canine hip dysplasia, is often misunderstood. Many mistakenly think that the ailment is a form of arthritis, but that is simply not the case. Often, dogs that suffer from hip dyspl...

How to keep cats out of your garden.

Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn't caused by any type of worm.

Many people don't realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like with people, dogs' teeth can gather plaque after a meal. As plaque builds up and hardens, it becomes a coarse brown su...

All dogs bark for a variety of reason and some can include attempting to warn their owner of trouble, or to express some sort of pain or fright. Other times, constant barking can be considered negative behavior as far as we hum...