Reviewed by Dr. Becker

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's dismaying how many pet owners ignore this important tenet of pet ownership. Ignore this and be prepared for the increased possibility that your beloved pup lives a shorter life and with their quality of life sacrificed along the way.

Life isn't always perfect. But when these testing mistakes mean sure death for an animal, we need to get far closer to perfect than we currently do — because beneath the scars, there's a longing and a hope.

Researchers studied doggie behaviors and found some surprising links to their behaviors. You'll never guess which breeds are more aggressive, or exhibit the most unwelcome behaviors and more. What to know before your next dog adoption.

How can you tell if your pup is hurting when they can't tell you in words? This 5-level pain chart can help you spot the often well-concealed signs of pain, plus 8 red flags. Discover the mystery pain that often goes undiagnosed because it doesn't show up on X-rays or other tests.

A couple of large studies looked at this — one with 746 people and another with over 1 million. They wanted to find whether pet germs helped or hurt the people who lived with them. Results? This was by far the most helpful time to own a pet in terms of their germs.