Reviewed by Dr. Becker

It's a travesty what breeders have done to these wonderful dogs, and sadly, the DNA damage may not be reversible. Known for bad breeding practices, many are in constant pain and can't eat normally or even walk due to inherited deformities.

Arthritis is a progressive disease, proven again by the control group in this study. The controls continued to decline, versus those receiving this two-part treatment, which improved their paw strength and activity level in eight weeks. But there's one small caveat.

Don't just praise your dog, do this too. It will likely double his pleasure. In this first-ever study, researchers have discovered how dogs' brains react to our words, so please be careful how you use them.

Your dog's mouth is laden with bacteria that your body doesn't recognize, and one lick can leave behind virtually millions of bacteria from 400 different strains. Pet parents have lost their lives, feet, hands, fingers, and toes. Are you letting your pet lick you?

Its signs can be very subtle, leading you to believe there's no problem. Yet this intermittent or even continuous problem that's present from birth could be causing significant discomfort for your pet. Don't let her suffer needlessly — know the signs that could be suggesting a potential problem.