Enhancing Your Dog’s Well-Being with Regular Grooming
A thorough bath and fresh haircut can make your dog feel like a new animal. It often gives them an extra spring in their step and maybe a case of the zoomies. Maintaining your dog’s fur, skin, and nails plays an integral role in their health, comfort, and well-being. Just as you take time each […]
A Smelly Situation: Washing Your Dog After Being Sprayed by a Skunk
Heading outside, you can quickly notice the smell of a skunk lingering in the air. This same stench can permeate your dog’s fur if they have been directly sprayed. This is one reason it’s a good idea to keep your dog on a leash outdoors and be vigilant about your surroundings so you can steer […]
Creating a Cleaning Routine for Your Pet’s Space
You spend time cleaning your home every day – dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, doing laundry, and wiping down surfaces. But what about your pet’s space? Are you giving it the same type of attention and focus? Dogs and cats can be sickened by germs, too, and they deserve to live in a clean environment. Here […]
Keeping Cool: Summer Grooming Tips for Dogs
The summer heat can be brutal, and giving your dog a buzz cut to remove their thick fur can seem like the perfect solution to keep them cool. While this is an effective strategy for some dogs, it’s not the best idea for all dogs. And if you cut their fur too short, it exposes […]
How to Care for Your Dog’s Oral Health
For pet owners, it goes without saying that you’ve got to prioritize the health of your four-legged friend. That’s why you make regular wellness visits to the vet, buy the right kind of food, and ensure your pet receives any medications recommended by their doctor. But what about oral health and hygiene? It’s easy to […]
Reducing Holiday Stress for Your Pet
The holidays can be an exciting time for families, but a stressful time for pets. There is a lot of activity, noise, people, and changes going on that can be out of the norm for your dog or cat. As a result, this can make them feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. They may start acting […]
Should You Bathe Your Dog in the Winter?
As winter weather kicks up, you may be wondering if you still need to regularly bathe your dog. After all, they likely aren’t spending as much time running and playing outside due to the cold and shorter daylight hours, and you may be concerned about dry skin. But keeping up with your dog’s grooming routine […]
Supporting Your Senior Dog’s Health and Fitness
As your dog gets older, they may start to slow down, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still have a lot of life (and love) left. Pay attention to your aging dog’s changing abilities so you can adjust their care and support them in living a quality life. Being proactive can keep them more comfortable […]
Reducing Tangles in Your Dog’s Fur
If your dog has long fur or a thick coat, you have probably experienced how easily it can get tangled and knotted. If left untreated, these knots can become thick, tightly woven mats of fur that are hard to untangle. Matting is difficult to brush out, especially while being gentle with your dog. Being proactive […]
Managing Tear Stains in Dogs
If you have a light-colored dog or one with a short nose or flat face, you’ve likely seen tear stains around their eyes. They occur on dogs with darker coats as well but are generally less noticeable. These reddish-brown marks are very common and affect a wide range of breeds. Tear stains can be due […]
