My dog has bad breath. What dog doesn't, right? Well, okay, I have been around a few dogs in my life whose breath did not smell putrid. But they were definitely the exception. My dogs have always had bad breath... until now! I've been adding a liquid drinking water additive to my dog's water bowl every time I fill it up. And now -- after 11 days -- his breath smells so much better. (We call it his doggie mouthwash.) … [Read more...]
If your dog has dry skin, he's not alone. This is a very common issue with dogs. Earlier I shared my all-time favorite home remedy for dog dry skin that our veterinarian recommended. It worked for us almost immediately, and as you can see from the comments, it has worked for a number of other dog owners as well. These days, to prevent the dry skin from returning, I continue to sprinkle olive oil on my dog's food once a month or so. He thinks it's a treat to have something moist … [Read more...]
I've been using the Furminator deshedding tool for dogs for years now. I love it. And my dog actually likes being brushed! We've been using the large size (yellow handle) Furminator on my 90-pound long-haired Black Lab / Great Pyrenees mix. This is the original model that started all the rave reviews about Furminator deshedding tools for dogs. I was thrilled when the folks at FURminator recently sent me a giant size (red handle) Furminator. It's the newest addition to their line of … [Read more...]
Have you ever needed to get your dog to the vet, but for some reason or another you were just unable to get there? If so, then a mobile vet may just be what you are looking for. A mobile vet can pretty much do the same things that a veterinary clinic can do, but they make housecalls instead! This saves you the time and energy needed to load your dog into the car, drive to the facility, and deal with all of the strange dogs (and people) who happen to be there when you arrive. … [Read more...]
Do you find yourself pulling out your sweeper every day to clean the dog hair off of your furniture? If so, then the Pledge Fabric Sweeper is one dog hair removal tool that you'll definitely want to have on hand. It's the best way to remove dog hair from your furniture... in a hurry! It does a good job at picking up the fine pet hairs that tend to gather on furniture. Plus, it's small, lightweight, and it prevents you from having to pull out your vacuum every day. … [Read more...]
Ron wrote in asking for help with dog odor: My dog, Barney, has has dry skin and flakes with a persistent wet dog smell -- even after bathing. I supplement fish oil (4 capsules a day). Hair is growing in well (had some hair loss coming out of the shelter). Seems to be mildly itchy, no hot spots just dry and odorous. Barney is a pointer, shepherd mix 9 mos old. What do you think? Also, he eats no beef, corn, wheat, or preservatives - good food. Any suggestions? I'm sure Ron is not alone … [Read more...]
Does your dog have stinky, itchy, dirty ears? If so, then your dog probably needs to have his ears cleaned and treated... the right way. You can take your dog to the vet to have them clean your dog's ears. Or, you can clean your dog's ears yourself. If you'd like to do it yourself, here are tips for cleaning dog ears. The idea is to clean the ears first, and then treat them with an antibiotic afterwards -- to prevent further ear problems. Here are the best tips for cleaning dog … [Read more...]
Are you embarrassed to have guests over because of all the dog fur lying around? Trust me, you're not alone. Sometimes it can seem like a never ending battle trying to keep the fur bunnies under control! Unless you have a low-shedding dog, most dogs with fur will continue to shed all throughout their lives. Perhaps you will never eliminate all of those darn things from your home completely, but there are a few things you can do that will give you peace of mind knowing that you are doing … [Read more...]
Do you have to take your dog to the groomer to get out the mats? Wouldn't it be nice if you could do this yourself, instead of having to pay the dog groomer? The following video shows you which dog grooming tools you really need to brush your dog and get rid of the mats. Plus, you'll see how to get out mats and the importance of using different brushes and combs when grooming your dog. Who knows, you may never have to go to the dog groomer again! … [Read more...]
Keeping an eye on your dog for illness can be stressful. Knowing what symptoms to watch for can get a little tricky. There are 21 dog symptoms that you should never ignore, because they can indicate a life-threatening problem. They include: … [Read more...]
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