Grooming dogs is a necessary component of dog health, so it’s important to know the specifics. This article addresses the grooming needs of different breeds and coat types.  read more »

It’s one thing to talk about the importance of brushing your dog’s coat, but it’s an entirely different thing to actually do it. That is, it’s an entirely different thing to do it correctly and with the correct dog brushes. Depending on the coat type, incorrect brushing can ruin the look that’s characteristic of your dog’s breed. Here’s how to use a dog brush on your particular pet’s coat and avoid potentially embarrassing stares and muffled giggles.  read more »

If you live in a rural area or mildly developed suburban area, there’s a significant chance that your dog will encounter a poisonous snake. Even worse, there’s an equally frightening chance that a poisonous snake will bite your dog. Here’s how to rescue a bitten canine and prevent a dog snake bite in the future.  read more »

In several of our articles about grooming, we only hinted at the dog grooming health relationship. This article explains that connection in much more detail.

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Finding quality dog groomers can be a difficult feat if you're acting alone. The good news is that you don't have to. There are plenty of resources available that make such a search the least of your worries. You can facilitate your search of course if you approach the task the same way you would search for something else: (1) Know what you want beforehand and (2) be confident enough to state what you want once you find a likely prospect. As with everything else, you might have to try a few before you find one that you like and that your dog feels comfortable with. Here’s how to manage the process in its entirety.  read more »

If you thumb through the yellow pages in search of a vet, you’ll find more than you’ll care to sift through. But if you want to keep up with necessary vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and care for illnesses and injuries, you’re going to have to bite the bullet and actively find a veterinarian. Dog’s aren’t the infallible creatures that we’d like to think they are, and certain breeds are more susceptible to injuries or illnesses than you might be aware of. So here’s how to find the vet that you’ll come to trust and depend on for years to come.  read more »

Not a very easy subject to talk about, dog anal glands play an important role in a canine’s health. What’s even more uncomfortable than merely talking about them is grooming them. It’s a necessary evil that if left ignored, can and will contribute to all sorts of unhealthy situations. Here’s a quick run-down on a low-down job.

Dog anal glands sit on each side of and right under a dog’s anus. They’re scent markers and they’re filled with a liquid that’s released whenever a dog defecates. Its remaining scent is what enables a dog to mark its territory.  read more »

Prepare for emergencies with your very own dog first aid kit purchased from any pet store or made with items found in the home. You’ll want to include your vet’s phone number and directions to the nearest emergency facility. When your dog first aid kit is complete, keep it well-stocked and up to date at all times. Never keep expired medication or supplies in the kit, and keep the kit in a readily accessible area. Here’s a list of items every dog first aid kit should store. If you’re not sure how or why to use some of these items, read our article about administering dog first aid and consult your vet for verification.  read more »

Many of us are quite comfortable leaving a dog at home alone because we never really think about unexpected disasters. But there’s no harm in being prepared! Disasters can strike at any time without much notice at all, and when you’re not home to properly care for your dog during a storm, panic, worry, and guilt only makes things worse when it’s all over. Here are some tips to reduce a detrimental outcome.  read more »

It’s a fact that no one really likes to think about, but the plain sad truth is that dogs just don’t live as long as we’d like them to.  A “lifetime” companion may only live only 20 years for example, with the last of those years being physically painful to a dog and emotionally painful for us. Or a spunky little fellow may get a severe injury or suddenly develop an untreatable disease. This article talks about putting a dog to sleep and your available options.  read more »