Dog Care Tips: Video Series

Get rid of dog fleas by vacuuming regularly, treating the outside environment and treating the dog with topical and oral medications. Consult a veterinarian about how to use dog flea treatments and to see if there are underlying skin conditions with advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Pick up dog poop using a plastic bag or latex gloves, turning the bag inside out and then closing it after the fecal matter has been picked up. Avoid contracting parasites or round worms from dog poop with precautions from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Give your dog a gentle massage by applying firm but gentle pressure starting across the bridge of the nose and then working to the ears, neck, down the back and then across the legs. Relax your dog and relieve arthritis or joint pain with a massage using instruction from a veterinarian in this free video on dog massage.

To brush your dog's teeth, get flavored toothpaste and a dog toothbrush, gently open the mouth and brush the teeth starting with the canines. Avoid brushing a dog's teeth if the dog is whining or seems agitated and consider tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

While there is no way to keep a flea from biting a dog, treating the environment and the dog with flea prevention will help reduce the number of fleas in the area. Vacuum frequently and use topical flea treatments on dogs to prevent flea infestations with advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Treating dog mange requires visiting a veterinarian in order to get a variety of ointments or injectable anti-parasitics. Find out how different types of mange can cause a variety of skin conditions and infections with information from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Cropping a dog's ears is generally an unnecessary operation that causes a lot of pain and stress for the dog. Avoid getting a dog's ears cropped unless it is medically necessary to remove a tumor or wart and consider information from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

To make a dog diaper, purchase an infant diaper and cut a hole in the back for the dog's tail to fit through. Check with a vet to make sure a diaper is necessary to deal with dog incontinence and consider information from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Sooth itchy skin on dogs by checking with a veterinarian about the cause of the itching and then trying antihistamines, shampoos, special conditioners and an appropriate nutritional plan. Consider adding a nutritional supplement to the diet that will replenish oil in dog's skin with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Remove a tick from a dog's ear by grabbing the tick close to the skin with tweezers and applying firm pressure to pull the tick out. Make sure the head of the tick is removed to prevent infection with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Clean a canine ear canal by gently twisting a piece of gauze or a cotton ball down the center of the dog's ear, being careful not to apply too much pressure. Avoid using cleansers in a dog's ear unless instructed by a vet and consider information from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

A dog's teeth should be brushed as frequently as possible, but even once a week or once a month will make a big difference. Don't force teeth brushing on a dog, but try to get the canine comfortable with the motions using tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Heating dog house pads are good for helping treat back and joint problems in dogs, but they require close supervision and multiple liners. Discover why owners should not use heated dog house pads in the summer or with dogs that have skin problems with information from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Find foods that build a dog's immune system by consulting a veterinarian about vitamin supplements and omega 3 fatty acids. Understand that most dog food is nutritionally complete with insight from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

There is no cure for dog shedding, but it can occasionally be helped with vitamin supplements and adequate nutrition. Check with a vet about possible skin problems causing dog shedding with advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.