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Six Tips on Caring for Older Dogs

Originally published on TheBark.com By Audrey Wystrach, DVM We look at ways to make their lives easier. In your eyes, your dog will alway s be a puppy, even if she’s getting up there in canine (and human) years, or her muzzle is beginning to gray. However, eventually the day will come when you notice that your pup is panting a little bit harder after a long walk and struggling to climb onto your…

The Importance of Grooming Your Puppy

Originally published on Petmd.com Grooming is not just about maintaining your dog’s level of cleanliness, and it is not just about keeping your dog good-looking. Grooming is about maintaining both your dog’s physical health as well as her appearance. To do this you must begin training your dog to endure grooming while she is still a puppy. If you wait too long to begin the grooming sessions, your…

10 Things Your Dog Groomer Wishes You Knew

Originally published on Petful.com on February  26, 2014 By Jet  Perreault Your groomer could use some help. By: windygig You’re dropping off your dog at the groomer. Great! There’s no mistaking it: Your pooch will be bathed and pampered and will look beautiful by the end of the grooming session. But did you ever wonder how you might help make the day go a little bit smoother for both your pet…

Proper Grooming and Skin Care for Senior Dogs

Originally published on petsafe.com By Dr. Patrick Mahaney VDM CVA CVJ Many pet owners don’t worry about grooming their pet until there’s a problem, such as matting or unpleasant smells. After all, some pets, especially cats and shedding dogs, can keep themselves sufficiently clean, and others only need the occasional bath to remove the day-to-day dirt and grime. But older pets are generally less…

5 Health Problems Dog Owners Often Ignore

Originally published on vetstreet.com on October 4, 2016 By Dr. Marty Becker DVM

Some of the things dog owners ignore truly do make a difference to an animal’s quality of life. It can be easy for well-meaning pet owners to get caught up in one aspect of their dog’s care but pay no attention to something else that might be just as serious (or painful) a problem.

That’s why I’ve put together this…

Originally published on vetstreet.com on February 1, 2017 By Shayna Meliker

Russ Powell for vetstreet.com Dog not a fan of taking pills? Try hiding them in Milk-Bone® Pill Pouches, which are designed to fit around most pills and capsules.

We’ve all been there: Our dogs are perfect angels… right up until the moment the bath faucet turns on or the pills come out of the medicine cabinet. That’s…

Don’t Make These Grooming Mistakes

Originally published on vetstreet.com on October 31, 2016 By Dr. Marty Becker DVM

When you think of your pet’s health, grooming might not be the first thing that springs to mind. But your dog’s or cat’s coat, ears and nails tell a bigger story about his well being than you might realize. Grooming is more than superficial — it helps to keep your pet comfortable.

Equally important, grooming helps…