Choosing the right brush and comb for your dog
Proper grooming requires the right brush for your dog’s coat.
Types of brushes
Although there are many different shapes and sizes, there are basically three different brush types.
Bristle Brush
Bristle brushes come in a wide variety of styles. A bristle brush is best used on short-coated dogs...
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Bathing your puppy
How to best bathe your dog depends on the breed, type and length of coat, condition of the skin, etc. But there are some tips that are generally true across all the different breeds.
In the past it was thought that frequent bathing of your dog would damage the coat. The fact is, the skin and hair of...
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Grooming your puppy
Grooming your puppy is so much more than just making the coat look nice and shiny. Grooming can also be a good way to bond with your dog, and it’s important to get him used to it from an early age. Many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate petting, another source of affection...
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Dental care for your dog
Dental hygiene is often ignored in the dog, yet keeping teeth and gums clean is an important part of your dog’s overall health. Periodontal disease starts as bacteria and plaque on teeth and progresses into a disease that can cause tooth decay, bleeding gums, tooth loss, and even damage to the...
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Cleaning your dog’s ears
Clean ears are much less prone to developing ear trouble, do check your dog’s ears regularly. We recommend making it part of your weekly grooming session. This also ensures catching any ear complaints early, an advantage because they can be difficult to eradicate once established.
Before you start...
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