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Which Shampoo is right for your dog’s coat and skin condition?
Is your dog’s hair normal, meaning not greasy or dry Is the coat free of knots and does he/she have healthy skin If you’ve answered yes to all of these, then you can go with a basic...

An Easy Step by Step Guide to Cleaning Your Dogs Ears
For humans, spring cleaning means tackling those boxes of junk that have been accumulating around the house since Thanksgiving It means replacing storm windows with screens and taking all...

Six Tips for Bathing Your Dog
As any dog owner can tell you, bathing a dog is like entering the fray of a messy battle You go in uncertain and won't make it out unscathed – likely covered with soap, shed fur and a...

Winter Can Bring Dandruff
Written by Dr Elizabette Cohen, Veterinarian, Radio Personality & Pet Owner Dandruff or seborrhea sicca, as it is technically called, is the excessive shedding of dead skin cells In...

How to Clean a Dog Sprayed by a Skunk – and Keep it From Happening Again
It happens to the best of pets, especially during the warm weather: An overly curious canine comes in contact with a frightened skunk, and before you know it, there's a terrible...

Choosing the Right Dog Clippers
The first set of very important considerations has to do with you and your dog What type of coat condition is your dog in normally In other words, are you planning to shave down a matted...

Choosing the Right Brush for Your Dog
Brushing your dog’s coat is an important part of canine maintenance and serves many functions; for example, it eliminates tangles and mats, keeps his coat looking vibrant and beautiful,...

Grooming and Your Dog’s Health
Your dog’s health and well-being reflect your care for him Establishing a daily routine to care for his skin and fur will make this job both easy and enjoyable A good time to do this is...

Caring for Your Dog’s Coat
There are many factors that contribute to the health of your dog's skin and coat Because specific needs tend to be breed dependent, researching your pet's coat-care needs will pay off For...

Keeping your dog clean in the wintertime
Few seasons of the year can be more fun than wintertime for a pet owner Any dog owner knows how much their pet loves to play in freshly packed snow But keeping your dog clean during this...
