Garden dangers to avoid for your pet The average pet owner spends approximately $25,000 over the course of their pet’s life, and that’s excluding emergency vet visits. Trips to the veterinary ER can be unexpectedly costly, yet so often avoidable. There are a few easy steps you can take to help protect your pet, your …
Should my dog be clipped short this summer? The short answer is: no Human hair and dog hair work very differently, if you are considering shaving your dog for summer, please keep reading. More hair doesn’t = more heat for a dog. In fact, a double coat helps the dog regulate their temperature (in hot …
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My dog is aggressive, can I still get them hydrobathed? Have you got a dog that hates going to the groomer? Do they react poorly when they see a bath or running water? Does your dog act out when in a pet grooming salon (this could be due to the overwhelming smells they are experiencing)? …
Does your dog leap for joy when it’s bath time, or do they run away with their tail between their legs? Baths can be an unpleasant experience for our canine companions, especially if the water isn’t warm and inviting. Some pups love a bath and enjoy being pampered, while others associate bath time with bad …
When you are a pet parent, it’s so hard to organise a holiday because you either need to take your pet with you or find someone trustworthy who can watch your animals for you. That means that you either have few holiday options, trust a kennel or hope you have generous friends/family. The latter option …
Nobody likes going to see the dentist. There’s a psychological challenge to overcome some primal fear when it comes to having someone prod in and around molars and incisors with a pair of pliers. The idea of needles and the smell of antiseptic and painkillers is a cocktail for dread and panic, but it is …
Playing with bubbles was always a fun childhood pastime. Those little mounds of sudsy happiness that reflected rainbows and floated magically always seemed to capture happiness and fun. It was like a dream. But have you ever experienced this same scenario as an adult? Perhaps while washing your car or dog? Cleaning up after the …
On average, a person loses between 100-200 hairs per day, which is one of a few reasons why brushing your hair is so important. It’s the same case for your canine pal, especially if they are a breed that has a double coat (ie., golden retrievers). Just like with humans, if a dog’s coat is …
There are plenty of How-To guides that exist on clipping your dog’s nails, but it’s an entirely different story when you have your frightened, nervous or aggressive dog’s paw jumping around in your hand. Miscalculating the length of your dog’s quick (the part of the nail with blood vessels and nerves) can lead to cutting …
Dogs are an endless source of joy, comfort and connection. With their fluffy faces and wagging tails, it’s hard not to smile when a dog chooses to befriend you. Dogs can protect, warn, guide, guard and love in ways unparalleled in nature, and the bonds that can be found within a human/canine friendship are precious …
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