As a dog begins to age or suffers constant stiffness or has a disability, watching their arthritic decline is heart wrenching. This disease progresses at a slow pace, beginning with a discomfort that is hard to pinpoint. The worst cases turn into an animal not being able to stand, walk about, or even eat their meals. There are many forms that arthritis comes in with different underlying causes. When it comes to cats and dogs, arthritis can strike any breed or age

Although it's often overlooked, grooming is an important part of your dog's health and wellness program. Here are some of the most frequently asked dog grooming questions our experts at PetPlace.com are asked by their 600,000 visitors per month: 1. When should I start grooming my dog. Start regular grooming when you first bring your dog home and make it a part of his or her routine

Think Hard before desperately taking a pet to a Humane Society or shelter.

We all have times when life throws us a real sharp curve as it derails our lives and puts us in situations where difficult decisions are put before us. Divorce, a change of living arrangements or something else you had no expectation of ever happening. Most often the pets have to be placed somewhere because you may have little time to advertise or search for a great home

Three Reasons to Take Advantage of Your Neighborhood Dog Parks

Are you concerned when your dog or cat eats grass, then throws up afterwards. You'll probably feel relieved to know that pets eat grass because their bodies need it. Dogs and cats have been eating grass for a long time. In fact, grass is so popular among dogs that one species, dog grass, is named after them. Dog grass is also known as couch grass and quackweed, and it grows in all but the southern-most states