Did you know that last year, the number one reason for dogs' visit to the vets is because of skin allergies? that's up from second place from the year before, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the largest pet insurance company in the US.

This article from Yahoo Finance summarizes the top ten health problems among cats and dogs, as well as some factors explaining the surge of some conditions.

Does your pet have a health insurance? It might be worth looking into it, especially when your pet is still young and healthy. You can browse VIP Pet Insurance's website for more info.