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Tips for Grooming an Older Dog – Important Dos and Don’ts

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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 Continue Reading

Easy Home Remedies For Shiny Dog Coat

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‘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 Continue Reading

Best Dog Grooming Clippers for Home Use

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When it comes to dog grooming clippers, one size does not fit all. You will need to use different clippers for your Shih Tzu, poodles and Maltese. Likewise, you’d need heavy duty dog clippers for pets having matted hair. Let us consider the best professional grade dog grooming clippers for home use. Deciding which clippers to buy Basic Continue Reading

How to Give Your Dog a Bath Without Traumatising It

There’s nothing more daunting than giving your dog a bath, especially if it’s a new puppy that has never been washed before. Dog commercials like to make it seem as if bathing your dog is the simplest most intimate time you two could ever spend together, but for most of us, it’s a nightmare. The truth is that, giving your dog a bath can Continue Reading

How to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Healthy and Avoid Tooth Problems

Healthy breath isn’t just important for you, but for your dog too. You do a lot of things for your dog's personal hygiene: good food, routine check-ups, dog shampoo, daily jaunts, and much more. But when it comes to its oral hygiene, we sometimes overlook them. Although they don't care if their breath is bad, or they don't own a super Continue Reading

The Easiest Way to Cut Your Dog’s Hair and Save Money

If you know how to trim your dog's hair at home, you are a perfect dog owner, and if not you can learn. Most dog owners don't have patience or time to tackle their monster at home, so they leave this tough job to professional groomers. Haircut is something that requires basic know-how knowledge. However, for the dogs with long hair, you Continue Reading

How To Trim Your Dog’s Nails – Avoid Painful Mistakes

The most dreaded pet-grooming task is cutting down dog's nails. For many dog owners, it's the feeling of trepidation. But if you allow your pet's nails to grow, it will make his toes spread unevenly which in turn can put stress on his ankle joints and can hurt them. No matter what temperament each dog has, be it docile, devilish, Continue Reading

Keep Your Dog’s Ears Clean and Help Prevent Ear Infections

Ear problems are the only reason why most dogs visit vets. Today one out of five dogs is predisposed to these problems. Thus, it is very important to check dog's ears every week to prevent him from irritation, infection, dirt, and parasites. These home ear-care tips don't take much time but can help your pooch live happy and Continue Reading

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