Pets Grooming

The dog is indulging in his favorite pastime again – licking my face. Of course I love my baby but her wet sloppy kisses as well as the raspy tongue that laves my nose, face, ears with her icky drool is a less than pleasant show of affection. Of course I know that licking is [...]

A beautiful coat is one of the reason why dogs are admired however, some dog owners would opt to shave the pet. Dogs are commonly shaved to better cope with the heat of the summer months. A dog will be shaved if the owner is concerned with excessive shedding, with hot spots and fungal infection [...]

Dog owners have a lot of “must do” to ensure the wellbeing of the pet. Knowing how to administer medication to a sick pet is very important task that must be learned by a dog owner. Administering oral medications to sick dogs would not be too burdensome as the task will be over when the [...]

Potential dog owners that cannot tolerate the yucky drool of dogs have better stir clear of Basset Hounds, Saint Bernards and Bullmastiffs as these dogs are notorious droolers. These dogs cannot contain the enzyme rich saliva in their mouth because of the short snout and the loose pendulous skin of the mouth. Due to excessive [...]

A properly socialized dog can adapt well to any given situation – can get along well with all the pets of the family and all the members of the household. Socialization develops the dog into a good canine citizen that will be ideal companion for a lifetime. A well socialized dog is a happy and [...]

Wouldn’t it be nice if you can have the attention of all the gorgeous bikini clad ladies in the beach because your dog retrieves the Frisbee every time you say the word “fetch”? A dog that can fetch will be a joy to play with. Puppies though are not obtained from the breeder already trained [...]

It is not surprising for dogs to be viewed as man’s best friends because these animals have proven their worth as affectionate, loyal and protective companions that have also provided the family with an unending source of joy. There is no doubt that dogs have given pet owners invaluable companionship thus a massage is the [...]

All dogs are known to bark, to dig, to roll in mud, to scratch and to chew. Owners really do love their dog. These loyal and loving animals have indeed made of lot of change to human lives. However, it cannot be denied that some of the unwanted behaviors of the pet would make an [...]

There are many conditions which can make a dog itch or sneeze, including autoimmune. endocrine, and parasitic skin diseases. Therefore, some detective work is necessary to identify the right cause. A veterinarian might be able to diagnose the problem. However, they may refer your dog to a veterinary dermatologist, who is a specialist in treating [...]

What to try and do when finding a lost – chien perdu – cat or kitten in an exceedingly busy road or in the center of nowhere? Such an pet deserves immediate care; otherwise, a car or a larger animal might kill him, or worse, he may fall into the hands of cruel people. Be [...]