Chewing. Its what young dogs do. Even some senior dogs still like a good chew. Pet parents have many choices of chew toys to purchase and a dog in the chew aisle is sure to egg on Mom or Dad to "pick that one!" But not all chew toys are created equal. Each has a range of safety concerns that should be balanced against your dog's unique traits.

Much of the US may see unusually warm weather next week, perhaps heralding an early spring. For many two legged creatures, this is a mixed blessing - warmer weather but terrible allergic reactions! And your dog and cat may feel the same way.

This is part 2/2 of our article about canine brucellosis.

Clearly, canine brucellosis is a great concern for dog breeders but it also must be on the radar of anyone considering the purchase of a puppy and perhaps even of a rescue, young or old. What can the prospective pet parent do?

This is the first installment of a two part article on canine brucellosis. Part one will discuss clinical issues - description, symptoms, transmission, etc. Part two will deal with the more general issues of canine brucellosis in the community at large and how it can impact pet parents and families.