With the many negative videos of groomers mishandling or abusing dogs, it’s refreshing to see this one, that shows a groomer calming a very scared dog with patience and positivity. The Shiba Inu is strapped to the groomer’s table but is very frightened when she reaches for him. He lets out a vicious snarl and…
It’s amazing the difference a little bit of tender loving care can make in a homeless dog’s life. When Charlie was found on the side of a road and brought to a high-kill shelter in LA, his fur was matted and he was covered with painful burrs. But the moment he was placed into this…
Burrs. They get entangled in dog fur very easily and can become really difficult to remove, especially if you have active dogs or dogs with long fur. They can also be difficult to brush out because they break down and you can cause your dog discomfort or pain pulling on their hair. It’s really important…
A tiny dog’s owner thought she was dead, but when Riverside County Department of Animal Services arrived they found the dog severely matted and infested with maggots. The California animal shelter was initially contacted by the dog’s owner, who called the agency to have them retrieve his “dead” 8-year-old Lhasa Apso. But when officers arrived…
It’s something every pet parent dreads. Their dog getting skunked. The pungent musk can stick on your dog for weeks, months and even up to a year, if it’s not dealt with quickly. And contrary to urban legend, tomato juice is not the remedy for removing skunk smell. It actually doesn’t work. The acidity in…
“Grab a tissue and hang on – we promise a very colorful ride – a tale of caution, extreme pain, incredible strength and love.” This is how Pinellas County Animal Services introduces Violet’s story. The tiny Maltese mix was dyed purple by her previous owner as part of a grooming makeover, but the person accidentally…
Just like people, dogs need their teeth brushed regularly to maintain their overall health. If a dog’s teeth are not kept clean, he/she can develop many medical complications that can lead to disease that can be life threatening. As periodontal disease affects 85% of dogs over four years old, brushing your dog’s teeth should be…
Dental care is important to maintaining your dog’s overall health, and if not tended to regularly, can lead to medical complications and disease. More than 85% of dogs and cats older than four years have some level of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease (periodontitis) is the inflammation of some or all of the structures that support…
One of the key ways to maintain your dog’s general health is to cut his/her nails regularly. Bridget Wessel is a foster for Italian Greyhound Rescue and teaches canine agility. She explains why cutting your dog’s nails is so important in maintaining joint and bone health and shares some tips on how to properly trim…
A customer going to shop at an Atlanta Petco store got a shock when she witnessed an employee in the store’s grooming services treating a dog roughly to the point of infuriating her. The grooming station has a glass front where the public can watch from the outside. It’s a fun way for people to…
There is sometimes a fair bit of confusion and misinformation surrounding the question of whether or not to shave a dog’s coat in the summer in order to keep him/her cool. The decision to shave your will depend on several key factors, such as what type of fur your dog has, your lifestyle, and what…
Ticks are a major problem for both pets and humans because of the dangerous diseases they carry and transmit. Even when you take precautions (such as using tick preventative products), you may still find a tick on your dog or cat (or other household pet). A tick bite is typically seen as a bump or…
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