Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Sadly, there's more of the dreaded 'C' in our pets than ever before — even in young pets. So what's a person to look for? And more proactively, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of losing your pet at a young age? Here's the life-and-death must-have info you need today.

They let 15 dogs self-select their food from a menu of three options — also checked whether their choices changed over a 10-day period. And here's what they found. It has poignant implications for what you feed your pet, whether it's a dog or cat.

Not much different from the current crisis with brachycephalic breeds, these pitiful animals are selectively bred for a genetic disorder that leaves them with inappropriate bone formation. Sadly, they're known not to jump like other normal, healthy breeds, possibly because it's too painful.

Combination feeding and adding fresh human foods to pet food are two popular trends, but is it the best thing for your dog or cat? While adding canned food to kibble or adding in some common human foods to your pet's food may seem like a good idea, it may not be what's best for your pet.

Too many pet parents fail to take this important step in their pet's care. Sadly, it can mean another pet suffers from euthanasia, like another half million per year. Don't let this happen to your precious pet. Please do this today for the love of your pet.