Has your dog got an itch it can't get rid of? Maybe it's a skin allergy.

Hip dysplasia is a painful and debilitating joint condition that affects many breeds of dogs, especially large breeds. Find out what causes it, how to treat it and more.

Has your dog got arthritis? Arthritis causes the cartilage in the joint to wear down, prematurely exposing bone and causing pain when they rub together. Find more details here.

Over 80% of dogs over 3 years of age, suffer from periodontal disease. Find out how to prevent it here.

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common hormonal diseases of dogs. Breeds more at risk include Keeshonds, Pulis, Miniature Pinschers, Cairn terriers, Poodles, Dachshunds, Miniature Schnauzers and Beagles. Find out more here.

Does your dog get ear infections? They are a very common problem, affecting about 20% of all dogs. Read more about ear infections here.

Epilepsy is defined as repeated fits or seizures. It can be inherited or caused by something such as a brain tumor. There are a number of breeds at risk of epilepsy, is yours one? Find out here.

Vomiting? Diarrhea? Maybe your dog has gastroenteritis. It's a common problem in dogs, and can be caused by toxins, infections, stress and other factors. Read more here.

Many, many dogs -; perhaps yours -; take glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. But what is it exactly? How does it contribute to your dog's health? Why does your dog need a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement?

Life saving advice from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

As your dog gets older, you may notice differences in behavior. Find out here what the signs of brain aging are.

Numerous scientific studies have shown the amazing anti-cancer benefits of green tea, and these benefits apply to your dog too!

By making sure that your dog can't have puppies, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't be euthanized in an animal shelter.

Veterinary Pet Insurance reveals the most expensive dog conditions in 2007 - is your dog at risk from suffering one of these conditions?

Kidney failure is a common problem in dogs. When the kidney fails, wastes that are normally filtered out remain in the blood and build up and cause the dog to become ill. Find out if your dog is at risk.

Approximately 15% of the US population suffers from allergies to dogs and cats. If you're allergic to dogs, find out more about what causes your allergy, what breeds are best for you, and how to lessen your symptoms.

Pancreatitis can be acute (sudden) or chronic (gradual). Although the exact causes are often unknown, pancreatitis can be brought on by feeding your dog table scaps and other fatty foods. Abdominal injury and some medications can also contribute, so read here to find out if your dog is at risk.

Approximately 5% of dogs in the USA are obese, and another 20-30% are overweight. Similar to humans, obesity in dogs is the most common nutrition-related health condition in our society. Is your dog obese?

Heart failure is a common disease where the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body. This can be caused by birth defects, heartworm, tumors and other causes. Find out more here and if your dog is at risk.

Hypothyroidism is a common hormonal disease in dogs where not enough thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland. Find out what the symptoms and treatment are here.

Urinary Tract Infections are common infections in dogs, and can be caused by bladder stones, tumors, some medications and other factors.

Sure, our dogs "talk" to us in many different ways, but their ability to answer a vet's questions is usually fairly limited! So it's up to us as owners, to speak on our dog's behalf. Find out here what questions your vet is likely to ask you.

Kennel cough is an infection and inflammation of the trachea and bronchi. The name kennel cough comes from the fact that dogs housed closely, typically in boarding kennels, easily catch this disease should one of the dogs go in there with an infection.

If you have a little female pup, at some stage she will come into heat, but the questions is - when does this happen?

Seizures can be one of the most frightening and worrying things to see your dog experience. They occur when there is abnormal electrical discharges in the brain.