Tag: allergies and shedding
Why is My Dog Shedding So Much?
Does your dog run about the house only to leave behind mountains of hair? All dogs shed at one time or another; even hairless breeds lose their fine hairs. Shedding is a natural process in which dead or damaged fur falls out so new hair growth can begin. While cleaning up after a heavy shedder can be pretty frustrating, you can't completely prevent your dog from shedding. With that said, there are a few things...Read more
Avoid These Common Plants Toxic to Dogs
As a pet parent, you do your best to ensure your dog stays safe indoors and out. You do what you can to ensure you raise happy and healthy dogs. That includes ensuring your dog doesn't eat something that could make them ill, including common plants that are toxic to dogs. Common trees, plants shrubs, flowers and herbs that we love could be dangerous to dogs if they ingest them. Toxicity depends on a few...Read more
Best Medium Size Dog Breeds if You Have Allergies
Allergy sufferers often run into trouble when around dogs. If you're a dog lover that bursts into a sneezing fit or asthma attack when you're near Fido, you might think you could never own a dog yourself. Allergy attacks are due to a protein found in pet hair dander, urine, and saliva. Now, if you’re also looking for a medium-size dog — say between 30 and 50 pounds — that narrows the list further. Although...Read more
How to Control Dog Shedding (Yes! You Can!)
How to Control Dog Shedding Shed much? If your dog loses a sweater's worth of hair every time you turn around, you have two options, either take up knitting or focus on how you can control his shedding. Even if your pet sheds a smaller amount but still leaves a trail of fur, regular grooming could reduce or eliminate this mess. Of course, how often and the amount your dog sheds is dependent on many...Read more
Help! My Dog Hates to be Brushed
Are your dog grooming sessions more like a battle of wills? You, the responsible pet owner, have brush in hand ready to work the gnarly tangles out of her coat. Meanwhile, your dog stands defiant and would just assume to bite your face off than endure a grooming session? What to do if your dog hates to be brushed ... Before you throw in the brush (see what we did there?), there are a few...Read more
10 Tips for Grooming Your Own Dog … So She Doesn’t Hate You
Outside of licking themselves, your dog pretty much relies on you for her hygienic needs. Luckily there are plenty of grooming services available, whether at your vet's office, pet supply store or your local doggie spa-salon. Even so, sometimes you need to perform a dog grooming session at home. While grooming requires some patience and caution on your part, you can transform your dog from Tramp back to Lady, at least until she gets back...Read more