Proper diet and exercise are very important in maintaining the health and welfare of your pet. Canine bladder stones are just as painful and debilitating in your dog as they would be if you had them yourself. It is your responsibility as a pet owner to be sure your animal is healthy and well cared for.

Approximately 800,000 cats in the United States have diabetes. That's about one in every 100 cats. Diabetes in cats has the same causes as it does in humans. Like humans, cats and other pets need regular check-ups to be sure they are healthy. Don't wait until your pet is already sick to have it examined.

Approximately one in every four pets suffers from obesity. Obesity in pets can result from lack of sufficient exercise or unhealthy foods in their daily diets. Providing your pets with healthy and homemade pet food designed to maintain ideal weight and health is the best gift you can give them.

As the temperature and humidity increases, so do the incidents of dog allergies and cat allergies. Your pet's allergies can be the result of various contributing factors, such as flea bites, mites, atopy (inhaled allergies), skin infections, skin-fold diseases and food allergies.

Good nutrition and exercise are keys to having strong, healthy pets. Find out how to reduce your pet's risk of chronic disease and increase his or her chance for a longer life.