10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy

Tips to Help Your Canine Feel Divine

By Eileen Mitchell

It's often pointed out that dog is "God" spelled backward and with good reason: both dogs and God are loving and benevolent forces that enrich our lives beyond measure. When we give a little, both provide tenfold in return.

Follow these simple and practical steps to keep your dog happy and healthy.

Eileen Mitchell is a freelance writer from Northern California. Her column, 'Dog's Life' appears every third Saturday in the Home & Garden section of the San Francisco Chronicle. It can be read online at www.sfgate.com.