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Ear Infections and Dogs

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

Some dogs are prone to ear infections and there are many causes so sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint what the problem is. In fact, most ear infections or problems are actually not a primary illness, ...

Your Dog Has Ear Problems? Could be Food Allergies

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

Ear problems? Could be food allergies Years ago my sweet dog Avery started having inflamed ears when he was just a puppy. I couldn’t figure out what the problem was. I cleaned his ears as ...

Are some dog breeds really itchier than others?

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

Some breeds have a reputation for being itchy. These include West Highland White Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds. There are plenty of old wives’ tales relating to the ...

Why do some dogs smell worse than others?

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

There’s no doubt about it, some breeds of dogs just plain smell bad. When you start to look at why, you’ll find that in most cases these dogs fall into three categories. hereditary skin disease ...

Do Your Dog’s Ears Smell Like Dorritos?

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

Under normal circumstances, your dog’s ears shouldn’t smell bad at all. They shouldn’t be red, or itchy, or have a discharge. If your dog shows any of these symptoms, his ears need attention. Up Close ...

Activities to Keep Your Dog Busy

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

Dogs are social, active creatures that like people need attention, activity, structure and in many cases a job! Without daily interaction with your dog trouble will ensue! Bored and neglected dogs get frustrated which can ...

How often should I wash my dog?

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

Most advice you find on the internet recommends washing your dog just several times per year! Either these people have outdoor dogs or the articles were written a long time ago when the quality of ...

Home Alone Solutions for the Stay-at-Home Dog

By Alex Valentino · 14 years ago

For lots of us who work there is a painful moment every morning when we leave the house. You’re in the car, ready to back out of the driveway, when you look back at the ...

Grooming an anxious dog? Try these tips

By Alex Valentino · 15 years ago

Whether it’s trimming nails or trying to bathe a dog, if you’re a dog groomer then you probably see anxious dogs on a daily basis and if you have an anxious dog then you’ll know ...

Dog Hip Dysplasia, Luxating Patellas and Arthritis – Causes & Cures

By Alex Valentino · 15 years ago

Cure Your Dog’s Aches and Pains Many medical conditions can cause your dog to have joint aches and pains. Hip dysplasia, canine arthritis and a luxating patella are three of the most common causes for ...