Choosing suitable dog boarding kennels is an issue that many pet owners have to face at one time or another – sometimes quite regularly.
If you’re lucky like me, you may have a neighbor who loves your dogs almost as much as you do and is prepared to look after them when you go away so you never need to worry about a pet boarding kennel.
As with humans, there are certain types of dog health care issues that are peculiar only to female dogs, and others that occur only in male dogs.
The following informative article deals with female dog care issues such as spaying your female dog, canine breast cancer, pyometra – a serious condition of your dog’s uterus, and a canine version of phantom pregnancy.
Dog ear care is an important part of your dog care routine. It’s essential that you inspect your dog’s ears from time to time to ensure that they are kept reasonably clean and healthy.
A good time to do this is, of course, when you’re bathing your dog.
But some breeds of dogs do tend to be afflicted with ear infections, so with these breeds, you need to be extra vigilant. Breeds with floppy ears, and especially those with long, floppy ears, are more likely to have ear problems. But dog ear infections can occur in any dog, so ear care for your dog is not something you should overlook.
Small dog care is basically the same as for larger dogs, although owners may need to make some adjustments to best meet their small dog’s needs. Consider the following daily dog care routines, and how they’re adapted to meet the needs of your small sized dog.
All dogs need some attention to grooming. When you think of dog grooming instructions, you may think only of brushing your dog’s coat. There’s much more to it than that, but here I’ll be talking about that one aspect of dog grooming tips – brushing your dog’s coat.
What is dog grooming? Sounds like a very basic question, doesn’t it? Dog grooming is far more than washing your dog! You need to pay attention to all aspects of the dog’s anatomy, and now is the time to do it! Grooming is an important part of keeping your dog happy and healthy. I am constantly asked so many questions about how, where and when to groom, so I put some of the basics together for you here.
There are many types of flea treatment you can choose for your dog. Conventional flea treatments such as Advantage flea control, Revolution flea prevention and Frontline flea control are very popular, including among veterinarians. But can a natural flea treatment be just as effective?
What is the most effective way to look after dog skin problems? Well, in addition to your dog’s diet, you should use a two pronged strategy – dog skin supplements and an excellent dog shampoo.
Many types of dog travel carriers are good for many different modes of travel. You will find some of the carriers for small dogs offer more ventilation. There are dog travel carriers for airplane travel, train travel, car and boat travel. You need sturdy dog carriers when traveling on public transportation.
Fleas are perhaps one of nature’s worst enemies to man’s best friend. Alright so maybe that seems a bit of an exaggeration, after all, fleas aren’t fatal aren’t they? Yes and no. Fleas in and out of themselves do not cause death. They can contaminate the bloodstream of their victim which in turn, can lead to serious ailments when not cared… Read more »