Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Even tiny amounts can cause a major reaction, especially if it's this worst of the worst variety. Clinical signs may not occur for several hours, but cardiac failure or death can occur fairly rapidly, up to a few days after ingestion. And this odd, related garden threat can also be fatally toxic.

But first, you'll see other symptoms. And while it can be mild, it's fatal 27% to 58% of the time. In dogs that eventually die from it, these six symptoms have been noted. Since there's no simple cure, you'll want to take these actions to prevent it.

Just because your pet may be predisposed to a certain inherited disease doesn't mean he'll get it, nor does it mean it can't be successfully prevented or treated. You may be surprised to learn that you have more power than you think.

This is singlehandedly the most common soft tissue injury seen in veterinary medicine today. But why was it so common? Learn how to radically lower your pup's risk.

It could be ideal for getting a handle on obesity, increasing strength and range of motion, reducing pain from arthritis and hip dysplasia, boosting recovery from injury and surgery, and more. Is your dog a candidate?

Many people regard this as a wives' tale but researchers now confirm it's true. While you probably already suspect that your dog can see and hear your emotions, you'll be stunned to learn that this route may actually be his main way of reading your emotions and adopting them as his own.

Older dogs can suffer from cognitive decline similar to human dementia and Alzheimer's. Here's how you can spare both you and your dog that stress and distress. There's a lot you can do to keep decline under control, including these eight ways to keep your dog mentally sharp for life.