Dog Healthcare
No matter the breed of dog, eye problems can become serious very quickly. No matter how clean or well-suited the environment, every dog needs regular eye cleanings. Preventing dog eye problems is a lot easier than solving them once they come up. Preventing Dog Eye Problems Dogs have tear …
Frequently Asked Questions When you get a puppy, please factor in the cost of puppy shots. Without the complete round of vaccinations and follow-up boosters, your dog is at risk. Your vet will give you all the information about puppy shots that this FAQ doesn’t. What Are Puppy Shots For? …
Less Hassles and Better Benefits Bathing your dog is easily the most exciting part of dog grooming – quick game of dodge the flying water, anyone? Let me help you get the most benefit from doggie bath time. Bathing Your Dog – Supplies Don’t use shampoo and conditioner made for …
The Short Answer: Yes. Bob Barker was right all along. Every time an unexpected litter of puppies comes into the world, even if those particular puppies go to a good home, that same number of puppies just lost a chance of finding a loving family. That’s half a dozen …
How to Brush Your Dog, Brushing Schedule, and Why Brush Anyway? The Importance of Brushing Your Dog Brushing your dog is so important, that if he was in the wild, his pack mates would be doing it with their teeth. Brushing your dog is both a grooming task, and a …
Arthritis, in dogs or in people, is a condition where the joints swell together. Arthritis in dogs is most common in the leg joints. This fairly common condition causes stiffness and pain whenever the afflicted joint moves. The cause of arthritis in dogs, is that the layers of cartilage …
What is it, and what do you do about it? Few diagnoses cause as much fear as cancer. But when a loved one, such as your dog, develops any form of cancer, the first thing to do is to follow the wise words of old Douglas Adams: Don’t Panic. Cancer …
At one point in time, I had to look into these dog pet insurance questions myself. When I was building this website, I dug out my old notes, and compiled what I learned, because it seems like a lot of people don’t even know dog insurance exists. So, here …
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Dog skin problems are a very common category of complaint, as any experienced dog lover will already know. Their skin can be finicky about every aspect of their surroundings. In fact, dog skin problems are so common, some dog owners don’t realize it is a problem. Such owners ignore the …
The Best Dog Clippers, Dog Brushes, Bath Supplies, etc Keep your dog in prime condition with the best dog grooming supplies. Find dog grooming supplies at low prices without sacrificing the benefits of beauty and proper care. Benefits of Home Dog Grooming Buying dog grooming supplies and doing your dog’s …
What Causes It, How to Treat It Ordinary diarrhea in dogs is no big deal if it only lasts a day or two, but once in a while it’s a sign of a more serious problem. If it goes on for more than a couple of days, you need to …
Sure-Fire Flea and Tick Control Everybody knows that fleas and ticks are more than just a bother – they’re a danger to your whole family. Frontline for dogs is an affordable, leading-edge product for controlling fleas and ticks, and by controlling them, of course I mean killing them. There are …
Proper dog dental care is a lot more important than just the smell of your best friend’s breath. If allowed to run rampant, dental care problems can cause your dog to lose his teeth or get mouth cancer, and the bacterial infections causing the bad breath can also spread to …
It’s a lot more pleasant than it sounds. B.A.R.F. stands for either Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, or Bones And Raw Food. The first of those two is the more appropriate definition, because there’s more involved than just beef and bones. Why Choose a B.A.R.F. Raw Dog Food Diet? There are …
How to Identify Them, How to Treat Them Dogs will always have a certain amount of microbes growing in their ears, but for various reasons, you can end up dealing with a dog ear infection. Dogs’ ears can be infected with yeast, or bacteria. Either infection will be extremely bothersome …
How to Clip Your Dog at Home For most dog breeds, you need only brush the coat, but some other breeds also need to have at least some of their fur clipped. Shih Tzus, Poodles and other breeds get hair in places they shouldn’t, and are easier to care for …
This article is about the basics of dog grooming. For more details about specific dog grooming topics, click a link below: Bathing Your Dog Brushing Your Dog Cutting Your Dog’s Nails Dog Clipping Dog Dental Care Dog Ear Cleaning Dog Eye Problems Flea & Tick Control No matter what …
Just like us, our dogs are getting fatter. And, just like with us, dog obesity is a serious health risk. But why is this problem spreading, what are the risks of dob obesity, and what can be done about it? In this article I’ll talk about the best weight for …
Unfortunately, this isn’t an article about having a great time at the dog park. Dog hot spots are usually caused by an infection, often due to water being trapped under the fur. They’re extremely itchy and uncomfortable, and they can quickly become painful once your dog rubs, licks and scratches …
Everyone probably knows that if you cut a dog’s nails too far back, you can cause bleeding. Once you learn how to spot the quick, you’ll be fine – and cutting your dog’s nails is important, so here we go. Below, I’ll teach you how to cut your dog’s nails …
