Most pet owners have spent hours sweeping, vacuuming and dusting dog hair from floors, clothing and furniture. The experienced ones know that they cannot stop shedding and that it is a normal, if not annoying, part of owing a dog. Dog shedding is known as ‘blowing the coat’ and most long and medium haired breeds with double coats, blow their coat Continue Reading

Dog grooming is an essential part of dog care and maintenance. Regular grooming sessions help you show your love and care to your pet, sealing the bond between you and him. Grooming also helps you keep your dog clean and happy. It is essential to prevent matted hair, which must not be taken lightly. Not only does matted hair in dogs look unsightly; Continue Reading

Some dog breeds need special grooming all their life. However, there comes a point in life when the dog becomes too old to be groomed. Many dogs develop arthritis as they age which can cause severe pain while grooming. As a pet owner, you need to consider some questions pertaining to senior dog grooming: how old is too old? Is my dog too old to be Continue Reading

No one would argue that natural flea and tick control is much better than chemical products used for repelling these parasites. A truly natural approach would be to just let the fleas and ticks remain on dogs but that is also unacceptable. Fleas and ticks are vectors of diseases and many of which are life threatening to humans and pets. Continue Reading

There are two types of dog mange, demodectic and sarcoptic mange, and both are caused by mites. Basically dog mange, scabies or mites is a skin parasite usually seen on stray dogs. This is a highly contagious infection that can spread from animal to animal and cause severe itchiness. Today we will study some dog mange pictures so you can identify Continue Reading

A recent survey conducted by vets has revealed that 80% of pet owners love to dress up their dogs. Even though this might be cute or trending for some people, others find it very concerning. Nowadays, there's a question arising whether people should stop dressing their pets. Well, the question about the dress code is not a simple one and cannot Continue Reading

‘How to make dog fur soft?’ ‘Why is my dog’s coat so rough, dry and dull?’ Many pet parents have these questions for their vet. If your dog’s coat is dry and brittle, try these home remedies for shiny dog coat. Bathing Unless your dog romps about in the mud, s/he does not need frequent bathing. In fact; over bathing is harmful for your pet Continue Reading

Dog hot spots are known by many names including pyoderma, dermatitis etc. No matter what you call them, they can be extremely annoying and painful to your pet. Today we will study what you can put on your dog’s hot spots to cure them quickly. What are hot spots? Dog hot spots can occur overnight and they can drive your pet crazy. You will see him Continue Reading