We all remember that tiny dog on “The Wizard of Oz” named Toto. But did you know that dog is what made Cairn Terriers popular? No doubt your pint-sized Cairn has a huge personality like Toto. You’ll be pleased to learn that, as busy as your life is, your newly adopted terrier pup is a…
Getting a manicure is a luxurious and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, whether you do it yourself or go out to a salon to have it done professionally. Of course, you’re not the only one who enjoys spa days! Your dog can have just as much fun having her paws massaged, clipped, filed, and…
Sensitive skin on a dog is no fun at all. They love to run and jump and roll in things, and itching is only a joy every now and then. It can be hard to see your dog uncomfortable, and naturally, you want to do everything you can for them. However, when bathing frequently to…
You’re driving down a highway between some place and the place. A family in another car drives by, staring at your car and … laughing? Another carload of people goes by, laughing and pointing. Bewildered, you look to the car behind you. You see nothing amusing. Then yet another car whizzes by full of laughing, waving occupants. But,…
OK, so when we say spoil we mean it in the good way — like splurging on them with a special treat every once in a while. There are many ways to treat your fur baby to something special, and many of those are things that can happen during grooming (also known as doggy spa…
As any animal lover knows, there are dozens if not hundreds of shapes for mammal ears. From round mousey flares to attentive kitty triangles to long floppy bunny ears, and dog breeds run the gambit with an incredibly wide variety of ear types and sub-type shapes. Because of this incredible difference of ear from pet to pet,…
The dog days of summer are at their peak. Use these 5 simple and summery ways to get the most out of the rest of summer for both you and your favorite furry friend! Whip up a batch of delicious pup-sicles A sunny day calls for a popsicle and your dog has proven many times…
The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start preparing for all of the festivities. Obviously, you will want to start shopping for gifts and searching for new recipes, but there are other small tasks that are an equally important part of your preparation. Unfortunately, these smaller tasks often…
Many times, dog grooming is a dog owner’s particular choice. Certain breeds are very easy to care for when it comes to caring for their coats, nails and overall appearance. On the other hand, some breeds absolutely must have scheduled grooming sessions. Got a cute, fluffy lap dog? It probably needs regular grooming and haircuts…
Grooming your lovable furry friend is so much more than just a special treat or privilege for them, it’s actually necessary to keep them in optimum health. Just as you should feed, walk, and love on your dog on a routine basis, so too should you pencil in time to groom them, even if it…