I was surprised to learn how many dog owners celebrate the birthdays of their beloved pets by throwing Dog Birthday Parties and serving Dog Birthday Cakes. Here are the fun facts... Plus all the details for you to have your very own Dog Birthday Party!
Have a dog (or multiple dogs), but don't have a fenced-in yard for them to run and play in? Then you'll enjoy these DIY dog tie-out ideas. See the overhead dog trolley system that worked for our 2 dogs.
Do you know the best way to remove a tick? I do. I do it all the time. I've removed DOZENS of ticks from myself, my husband, and my dogs! I'll show you -- from my own experience using tweezers and videos from others showing easy ways to remove ticks without tweezers. Do you know which ticks carry Lyme Disease? I'll tell you -- so you'll know which ones to look for where you live and exactly what they look like.
Does your dog have stinky ears? Ours does. Here's the 2-step process my vet recommended to clean smelly dog ears AND treat a dog ear yeast infection. See the exact products my vet recommends, plus my personal experience following this dog ear infection remedy.
Start grooming your Shih Tzu right away to get them used to the grooming process -- because Shih Tzus need regular grooming! The combination of their tangly hair, big eyes, and shortened face can cause serious problems if you don’t stay on top of the grooming. Here's everything you need to know about grooming your Shih Tzu: how often to do it, pro vs DIY grooming costs, tools that make dog grooming easier, and Shih Tzu grooming issues you need to know about: tear staining, shedding, eye infections, and ear infections.
A Shih Tzu has big eyes and a shortened face. These 2 things that make a Shih Tzu puppy adorable can also lead to health problems for Shih Tzus. Their bulging eyes are especially prone to eye diseases and infections. Here's how to clean Shih Tzu eyes, signs of Shih Tzu eye problems, and how to remove Shih Tzu tear stains.
If you decide to groom your dog yourself, using the right tools can make all the difference! You may be tempted to save money by getting cheap dog grooming tools from Walmart, but I'm speaking from experience when I say that it really is worth it to buy quality dog grooming tools that have been proven to work well on this breed from the beginning. Here are 3 Shih Tzu grooming tools you will need to clip, brush, and comb your dog at home.
If you're going to groom your Shih Tzu yourself at home, then you'll need to know how to brush a Shih Tzu, how to remove knots from Shih Tzu hair, how to bathe a Shih Tzu, and how to do a top knot Shih Tzu hair style to keep the hair out of their eyes. A Shih Tzu owner shares his best tips & tricks for Shih Tzu hair.
My dog has cancer. Actually, I've had 2 dogs with 2 different types of cancer. One died soon after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. (The chemo treatments didn't work.) The other was only given 3 to 6 months to live after being diagnosed with canine lung cancer -- but he's happy and healthy 2 years later after I chose a holistic cancer treatment for dogs. Here are the supplements for dogs with cancer that I've used, plus the dog cancer diet that he eats daily.
The usual simple steps to crate training are practical and helpful -- but they overlook the day-to-day troubles that you're likely to face in the process of crate training a dog. Here are some important things I've learned about crate training dogs. I did it differently with my first dog (a Labrador) than I did with my second dog (a French Bulldog). See the 10 mistakes I've done when crate training dogs -- and how to avoid making those same mistakes.
