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

There are at least two good reasons to avoid ignoring your dog's mouth - both of these conditions can develop to a point of no return if left untreated. If you see any of these conditions brewing, or smell something unusual about your dog's mouth, seek help right away.

Gain insight by taking a moment to see what's left behind when your dog poops. Indiscriminate eating can trigger diarrhea, but so can pancreatitis, life-threatening intestinal perforations and tumors. For healthy pets with diarrhea, please ignore this commonly dished out food advice.

A dog with arthritis may limp, move slowly or have difficulty standing up after lying down. But what about the more subtle signs of degenerative joint disease that can affect dogs of all ages and sizes? When pet parents see these signs, they most likely wouldn't suspect joint disease, but should.

A serious, yet often hidden condition that can develop over time - it can leave your dog feeling like she's trying to draw in air through a flattened straw. Obesity, anesthesia, collars, air fresheners and scented candles can make the condition worse. These supplements may help stave it off.

Ticks are rampant, and can spread multiple diseases with a single bite. Now there's a new trap that purged the number of ticks in one neighborhood by 88% and 97% in one and two years respectively. Plus, this odd animal does essentially the same, though you probably shun it.