Bark & Whiskers gives you the most updated information on species-appropriate pet nutrition and care.

It's one of the first signs of this scary chronic, progressive condition. Triggers anxiety for both you and your dog. If he collapses, it's obviously a true emergency. What to ask a breeder up front, and how to slow progression. Avoid surgery if at all possible, it's highly risky.

Sure to bring quick relief to the misery that ails him. Helps remove nasty yeast, bacteria, allergens and other aggravating irritants. What's more, it provides a special bonding time you're both sure to enjoy and remember. Finally, it's simple and cheap.

It's not very often I flat out say not to do something, but I've recently learned that some pet parents actually do this, perhaps out of convenience. It's one of the worst ideas for a number of reasons, which I explain here.