There are many people out there who think that it would be a “cool” idea to dye their dog’s fur. Although your dog may look cute in an unnatural shade of pink or blue, is this really a good thing to do? Is it ethical to dye your dog’s fur? Are there any problems which ...
There are few things more disgusting than being around your dog after he has been sprayed by a skunk. Skunks smell bad enough from a distance, but up close it can be enough to make you gag. If your dog has gotten himself sprayed by a skunk you have several options for how to remove ...
Here are some tips for backpacking with dogs. Just like with humans who are going backpacking, some planning is needed when backpacking with dogs to assure their safety and enjoyment. Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind is that a loyal dog will often follow along until they are sick or even die. ...
There are many massage techniques that are healthy and enjoyable for your dog that are easy to do and sure to go over great with your furry pal. Here, I will share a few easy massage techniques that you can use on your dog to help relax them, make them feel great, and leave them ...
Have you noticed your dog starting to scratch more but you can’t find any fleas? Well, it could be dog dandruff. That’s right, dogs get dandruff too; and even though it might not be as embarrassing for Fido to scratch his head in public, dry skin could be making your dog’s life a misery. So ...
Unlike cats, dogs require regular bathing to maintain a clean, fresh coat. When the animal is not well or when bathing would take too much time or effort, do something different instead. Use homemade dry shampoo for dogs instead of the usual bath with soap and water. When regular baths are not possible, these are ...
Washington: The Humane Society of the United States is reporting that it purchased coats from upscale stores such as Nordstrom, or online stores such as Tommy Hilfiger’s ShopTommy.com and Andrew Marc’s MARC New York, sold on Bluefly.com, and found out that the coats contained fur from domesticated dogs. Other coats contained fur from raccoon dogs, ...