Dog Tips

Support animals can make independent living a possibility for people with disabilities, whether those challenges are physical, mental, or emotional. But a number of websites are offering certifications for animals, and charging money, when such qualifications don't even exist.

It's one of the dearest health godsends you could ever hope to enjoy, proven by over 3 million Swedes. It was especially important for one special group of people, for which it lowered death risk by an astounding 33%.

Veterinarians assume all dogs are at risk to the opportunistic virus that triggers these dreadfully ugly bumps. But it only wreaks its havoc on certain types of dogs. Why? Is yours one of them? If you act soon enough, you could prevent this calamity in the first place.

Genetic mutations that cause heart disease have been discovered in two popular breeds of dogs. They can lead to sudden death or congestive heart failure, so find out if your pet is affected and may need testing. Most owners and even many vets still have no clue.

A single emergency can saddle pet owners with thousands in vet bills. Every six seconds, someone faces a charge of $3,000 or more. Before buying pet insurance, know the factors that matter most.