Each year on February 4th, World Cancer Day raises awareness and encourages preventative action. Cancer can strike all animals and is very common in dogs. Research has shown that what we feed our dogs may very well be to blame.

Is leash pulling an issue for you? Although humans began to domesticate dogs thousands of years ago, they are still wild animals at heart. They have an innate need to run, jump, and mark their territory. In addition, our dogs spend a lot of time indoors. Being outside is the most stimulating part of their day. With so much to see, smell and investigate it’s no wonder that going for a walk gets our fur babies so excited.

I don't know about you but I definitely overindulged this holiday season. So much for that summer body I never actually had in the first place. I realize that it’s harder for a lot of people out there struggling with weight or body issues. And the problem isn’t limited to humans… it’s affecting our pets as well. 

Dental health care is vitally important to your dog’s health, according to the AVMA. For a dog, dental issues can cause, or be caused by, other health issues.  As with your own teeth, a dog’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once every six months by a veterinarian or qualified professional.

Did you know that your dog’s DNA has only a 0.2% difference than that of the Gray Wolf?  The difference is so small that they are both classified under the same species name, Canis Lupus. They are genetically identical to wolves.

Why is that important?  It means our fur babies have the same digestive track as Grey Wolves and are designed to be meat-eaters, otherwise known as carnivores.

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DOG SKIN ALLERGIES AND CONDITIONS

Humans and dogs belong to different species, but that doesn't mean that we're entirely different. For example, both humans and dogs like to eat meats such as beef and fish. However, unlike most humans, beef and fish have an extremely high chance of being an allergen to dogs that can cause their skin to be irritated. 

SILLY DOG SUNDAY BONDED FOR LIFE: ROMEO AND JULIET, DOG AND CAT STAR CROSSED LOVERS

Meet Romeo and Juliet, both residents at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility in California. Like most animals, they were separated upon arrival- Romeo going to stay with the cats, and Juliet going to live in the dog wing. But Romeo’s health began to decline rapidly. The staff treated him promptly, but he just didn’t seem to respond, until one observant staff member got the idea to bring in Juliet.