Learning how to properly groom the dog is very necessary not only to ensure the admirable appearance of the dog but also to ensure the good health of the furry friend. A clean and shiny looking coat is a sign that the dog is healthy. This also shows that the pet owner is a caring …
Dogs do have a doggy smell and sometimes the smell can be really dreadful. The awful smell may go away when the dog is bathed, but after a while the horrible smell would be there again. If your dog has the same problem, your pets anal sack could be over filled or impacted. Anal sacs …
The Importance of Dental Care Although dogs havent become domesticated enough to stand up to the basin, grin in the mirror and brush their own teeth, dog dental care is still very important. Like humans bits of food, plaque and a buildup of various other things can cause rotten teeth, proverbial dog breathe and tooth …
Why bathe a dog Conscientious pet owners would always ensure the well being of their pets. Good grooming is equally important to giving the pet proper nourishment. Pet dogs always want to be beside the owners. They stay inside the house. They can lie on the floor but most would prefer to lie in the …
What are Ticks? A tick is a dangerous external parasite similar to other parasites like fleas because they attach themselves to your dog and feed off their blood. The most common type of tick in relation to dogs is the Ixodes Scapularis, otherwise known as the deer tick or black legged tick. And the American …
Brushing the dogs coat is an important part in the grooming process. Brushing is extremely important to maintain the tiptop condition of the dog. Aside from making the coat look good, brushing massages the skin. Regular brushing would prevent mat and knot formation. By brushing against the direction of hair growth, flea and tick infestation …
Many people buy a dog, love it, feed it, walk it, and water it and yet they never really think about grooming their dog. Grooming is one of your dogs basic needs and it is not something that can be overlooked. Just like you would never think of not bathing and attending to these needs …
Double Coat Generally, double coated dogs are heavy shedders. Most would shed twice a year and the shedding process takes about a month. During this time, the coat would appear dull. Frequent brushing is necessary to remove dead hair and to prevent the formation of mats. Apart from speeding up the shedding process brushing will …
Many people think that they arent paying all that much by taking their dog to a professional to be groomed, but when you compare what you are spending to pay a professional to what you would pay if you did it yourself you may be surprised at how much you really are shelling out. When …
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The Importance of Cleaning your Dogs Ears Just like humans dogs need to clean their ears on a regular basis to prevent dirt build up and illness. Although they may scratch their ears and shake their heads, this does not get down inside the ear where debris and bacteria can accumulate over time, so it …
Categorically, animals belong to two groups – the predators and the prey. Prey animals like squirrels, rabbits, deer, goats and horses have their eyes on both sides of the head. This is a defense mechanism that enables them to have greater field of vision to escape predators. Dogs along with cats, wolves, lions, coyotes belong …
What are Fleas? A flea is a nasty little external parasite that feeds off the blood of your pet dog to survive and breed. There are various types of flea although the most common to the canine is known as Ctenocephalides canis. These small bugs (they are quite visible to the naked eye), which are …
