Dog Grooming

The labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle, is one of today's most popular mixed breeds. Many labradoodles have unique hair that contains some of the curl of a poodle's...

A few months ago my sister's dog got sprayed by a skunk. This of course was a very uncomfortable situation for everyone. The skunk smell can literally make everyone in the family sick and a...

Grooming and clipping your long-haired dog or cat can save you a lot of money by avoiding trips to a groomer. Having your own pet clippers also allows you to clip off hair mats on older or sick...

Fleas will drive your dog crazy, and if you aren’t careful, they will infest your home and bite you, too. There are a number of different products on the market to treat and prevent fleas, but...

Oster Professional Products, a division of Jarden Consumer Solutions, offers several clippers and trimmers designed for dog owners to use to trim up their animals on their own. Though major...

Bulldogs are famous for their facial wrinkles. These adorable skin folds add personality and a unique look to the adorable canines. However, while cute, the wrinkles can also wreak havoc to a...

Shih-tzu dogs are friendly little pups with sweet faces and beautiful hair. The hair is especially pleasing to the eye when it has bows in it. There are a few different areas on the dog that are...

If your dog doesn't walk on hard surfaces often, you will likely need to trim her nails. If the nails get too long, the dog may have trouble walking. Getting your dog used to having her nails...

If your dog has bad breath, the medical term for which is halitosis, it may be a symptom of underlying medical issues. Halitosis can signal that your dog has gingivitis, periodontitis, an...

Many people are allergic to the dander of dogs and cats. In homes where pets live, dander collects in curtains, upholstery, carpeting, clothing, bedding and air ducts. Despite the misery of...

A big headache for any pet owner is burs in her pet's fur. But hunting dogs have it worse -- they go through brush and naturally pick up burs that in longer-coated dogs snarl and tangle the fur....

Shetland Sheepdogs are a beautiful breed of dog with long-flowing, silky hair and faces full of expression. The silky coat of the Sheltie flows over a rough undercoat that warms the dog and...

While most attention goes to the care of a dogs coat and overall health, the dogs teeth seem to get neglected. Caring for and cleaning your dogs teeth is an effective way to keep their teeth strong.

Miniature poodles have a very distinctive look, regardless of whether they have the traditional poodle cut. Their curly hair is prone to mats. They can also develop ear infections, just like any...

Grooming is an essential part of caring for a dachshund. Besides keeping your dog healthy and happy, grooming offers hands-on contact that benefits this sometimes high-strung breed. Even smooth...

Hot spots are annoying and sometimes painful areas that form on a dog's body, usually due to excessive dirt or moisture causing sores to form. These areas are usually moist and red and can appear...

Fleas not only cause uncomfortable itchiness in pets, but they also carry disease. Fleas are not only found in the country; pets in the city can get fleas too. You can prevent fleas with a few...

Easy tips to help eliminate and fleas!

If your dog has had an unfortunate encounter with a skunk, the sooner you can give him a bath before the foul-smelling, oily skunk spray has had time to spread further into his coat, the better....

Are you wondering how to properly brush your dog? Are you puzzled as to why your groomer says your dog has to be shaved down? Tangles and mats can hide skin conditions and fleas, as well as pinch...

All of us " do-it-yourselfers" and animal owners, know the crazy high cost of getting our pets nails clipped! Some pets are fine with it. Others turn into the "Pet...

Keeping your dog's nails groomed is important. Overgrown nails can be uncomfortable for your pet and dangerous for you (if your dog is a jumper). The trimming process can be challenging depending...

You have had your Doberman's ears cropped, and now you need to tape the ears. You will be doing this for two to four months every five to six days. The process of cropping and taping the...

When dogs and skunks encounter each other, it rarely ends well for the dog. Fortunately, there is an easy-to-make remedy that can cut right through the oily skunk spray. The trick is applying it...

Does your dog scratch and itch all the time. How to figure out why and what to do to avoid it step by step.

Cutting your dog's toenails is an important part of his or her health maintenance. Unless they are cut, the nails will keep growing---ultimately into your dog's foot pads. While nail clippers are...

While you love your dog, a stinky dog is not pleasant to be around. A bath is usually enough to sweeten the smell of your dog. Ridding your pooch of unpleasant odor by giving him a thorough bath...

A well-trimmed claw can be a challenge for any pet owner. Dogs and cats alike often refuse to sit still while having their nails trimmed, making it difficult to keep from cutting the quick and...

Trimming a dogs nails can be most difficult when doing this task yourself. I will give you a couple of tips to help get them trimmed.

Mange is a canine skin condition that causes loss of fur and severe irritation to the animal. There are three types of mange. The most common---demodectic mange, or "red mange"---results in the...

Trimming a dog and puppy's nails can be a frightening experience for both you and the dog. If you trim the nails too far down, it could cause the dog to bleed an excessive amount. Take proper...

Getting into the dog grooming business can be quite challenging but with a little thought and planning it can be done. Dog grooming has become a booming business with more clients asking for...

Part of keeping a dog looking good is maintaining the hair. You can cut your dog's hair every couple weeks or each summer, depending on how fast or long it grows. Cutting dog hair is not an easy...

How to properly bathe a dog .first you will need to take a pin brush if long haired or if shot haired a comb and brush or comb the dog if long haired making sure there are no matts (if dogs has...

Schnauzers need regular grooming every 6-8 weeks. In between haircuts there is a lot that you can do to make your dog presentable between cuts. By using a pointed and blunt scissor you can trim...

A well groomed schnauzer should be groomed approximately every 6-9 weeks. If the dog is a show dog then it must be hand stripped; the AKC rules pertain to not having the dog clipped it must be...

The quality of its coat is a leading characteristic, which qualifies this dog as a sheperd and auxiliary to hunters of wild fowl and fisherman in the Iberian Peninsula. The coat is always curly...

Fleas are an unfortunate, yet common pest in almost every geographic area. These tough parasites can survive in a variety of conditions and can quickly cause investation within a home and/or on...

Plucking ear hair is essential to your pets health, it holds dirt and moisture that can easily lead to infection. Pets with drop coats and curly coats generally need this done regularly. This can...

Grooming one of the three types of Schnauzers the miniature, standard, or giant are all done basically the same. It depends on will the dog be a show dog or just a companion. Show dogs are not...

Has you pet ever gotten into it with a skunk? If so, you know that the smell of a freshly sprayed pet doesn't quite smell like skunk but, rather, something much more intense. This is the easiest...

Tired of hair all over your house and clothes? Tired of paying tons of money to have your husky groomed? It's easy to do at home if you have the right tools. It just takes a little time, but...

If your dog is too large to fit in a pet carrier and you need to take him in the back of your pickup, it's not safe to just let him run loose. You can make a homemade dog box out of plywood. Just...

This article will give you step by step directions on how to deshed a german shepherd. As an owner of a shepherd we all know they shed year round this program that I do on my German Shepherd helps...

Bathing your dog can be a positive experience for you both if you follow these instructions.

Professional pet groomer' s are hard to find. I have three different types of dogs with three different temperaments. I want the best for my pets and I am sure that you do too but how do you go...

Learning how to trim your pet's nails at home can save you money.

Getting rid of fleas is a some what involved process when doing it yourself, but with the right steps we can avoid dishing out mega bucks for it. Contrary to what pet suppliers would have you...

It may be difficult to understand the signs of IMHA if you are not sure what to look for. These signs can be deceptive, and may provide the owner with a false notion as to what is wrong with...

Fleas can be troublesome. Even people who don't own pets can bring fleas into their home. Here are a few steps to help treat a flea infestation.