Dont Let the Bed Bugs Bite
keeping those pesky parasites away from your pretty puppy They're the bane of every pet owner. Fleas, ticks, mites, lice, mosquitoes, worms, the list goes on and on and on and on and well, you get the point. Once one pet has them, chances are the rest in the house have them as well, and so do your carpets and furniture. They're a pain to eradicate, so the best way to get rid of them is to keep your pup from ever getting them in the first place. It can be very time and energy intensive, but...
So Then the Dentist Says to the Alligator
ways to keep your dog out of the dentist's chair and what to You may have heard the saying that a dog's mouth is like her hands. She uses them to explore, touch, hold, and carry things in addition to its digestive functions. On top of all of those tasks, a dog's mouth is a natural first aid kit. Her saliva is infused with antibacterial properties, which is often why dogs lick cuts and scrapes. Now think of your hands. With all of the exploration, touching, holding, and carrying they do, would...
Hey Man Gimme Some Skin
your dog's skin, hair, and the problems you may encounter Ever have eczema, poison ivy, or some other yucky, itchy, uncomfortable skin problem Pretty disgusting, right Sweat dries and makes it itch, dry air sucks the moisture out and makes it itch, clothing rubs up against it and makes it itch it itches. Now imagine someone forced you to wear several sweaters whenever you had a skin flare-up and you'll know what it's like for your dog. Beyond the skeleton, a dog's skin and hair protect his...
Love is in the Air and so are Germs 1
protecting against the bugs you can't see So now you know all about the little creepy crawlies that can bother your baby, but what about the ones you can't really see These can cause even more damage than the pests that are obvious to the eye. Just as in humans, viruses and germs like streptococci and hepatitis can cause severe pain, discomfort, and sometimes even death in your dog. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to help prevent the invasion of these nasty bugs. The first step, as...