Your dog’s dental care
Oral disease affects over 80% of dogs by the time they’re three years old, which means a dog dental care program should be a top priority in your regular grooming and health care routine. As with people, gum disease in your dog is painful and can lead to tooth loss as well as kidney, liver, and heart disease. Cleaning your…
Tips on giving your dog a bath
Giving your dog a bath doesn’t have to be a chore. The following tips will help you introduce your dog to taking baths and deal with some common issues and concerns associated with dog baths. We also have step-by-step instructions on how to give your dog a bath when you’re ready.
Your dog’s anal glands
One of the lesser known, and unpleasant, aspects of grooming and health care involves the dog anal glands. When a dog passes a stool, pressure is placed on glands located on either side of the anus and they secrete, or express, a fluid along with the stool. Every dog’s secretion has a different odor to identify him, which is one…
Controlling your dog’s weight
Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars the diet industry spends on advertising each year, maintaining a healthy weight is a simple concept for both you and your dog. If, on average, your dog uses more calories than he takes in, he’ll lose weight. If, however, he uses fewer calories than takes in, he’ll gain weight. So to keep your…
How to clip a dog’s nails
Clipping dog nails can be intimidating, but it’s an important part of every dog’s health routine. If you prepare him for the experience, learning how to clip your dog’s nails can be a great way to bond with him and build his trust in you.
