Owning a dog is one of the greatest treasures in life, but simply buying or adopting a pup doesn’t automatically make you an expert on dog care. There are still several questions most dog owners ask themselves months after adding their four-legged friend to their family. Grooming questions are extremely common, and because these questions…
It’s that time of year again! As the weather warms up, the coats come off. And that includes dog coats. During the shedding season, your dog will probably be dropping hair more excessively than normal and we don’t blame you if that drives you crazy! Everywhere you look there is hair on your hardwood floors,…
There is nothing worse than that feeling we get as pet parents when our fur babies become ill. That overwhelming helplessness that says, “If only I had known sooner….,” can be rife with guilt and regret. Knowing what your pet’s vital signs are when she’s normal and healthy – her typical pulse rate (heartbeat), respiration…
Does the sound of your dog constantly licking or chewing her paws in the middle of the night drive you crazy? Is the licking causing sores, skin infections, or hair loss on her feet? Excessive, consistent paw licking and chewing is a sign of an underlying problem that will need to be treated before you…
As professional pet groomers, we have to be great doggie communicators. We read a lot of what our furry friends are telling us from doggie body language, and we also get an earful of their vocalizations: everything from the yap-yap-yap that means, “I’m so excited you’re here” to the throaty rumble that lets us know…
Great pet photographs capture what you love about Fido or Fluffy. But due to their bouncy, curious nature, taking pictures of pets isn’t always easy, and neither is capturing their unique personality. However, with a bit of practice and a few tips, you’ll soon be getting first-rate photos of your beloved cat or dog that…
If you’ve never traveled with your dog before, here are a few tips to make things go a little more smoothly as you take off on your inaugural journey together. 1. When traveling with a dog, the first thing you need to do is make sure that your pet is suited for traveling. This will…
If you take a walk around San Diego, you will see many dogs happily walking the streets with their owners, tails wagging and tongues lolling. San Diego is a city of dog lovers, and some fans of the lovable canines are even taking to the blogosphere to write about and post pictures of their furry…