Start with a pair of ball-tip grooming scissors and a slicker brush to trim the excess hair between the toes and around the paws.
Kristina Lotz
Kristina Lotz has been a writer on all-things animal for over a decade. A former CPDT-KA dog trainer, she has competed in agility, herding and rally with her dogs. Now, she clicker trains her horse! Follow life on her farm @MeridaTheBitless.
Tip a dog groomer between 15 to 20% for a job well done, as in any service industry. A regular tip calculator app can help you with the math.
Don’t use human lotions on your dog. Depending on the cause of your dog’s dry skin, there is a range of specially created products from dog lotions and ointments to skin and coat supplements that can help soothe the itch. Dogster digs in.
The first step to stopping your dog chewing his paws is to find out the reason – maybe it’s an injury, allergy, boredom or something else. Then, your vet can prescribe the right treatment to get your dog to stop chewing.
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A dog sanitary trim cuts down the hair around your dog’s privates, so that urine and feces do not get stuck on the dog. This keeps your dog — and your house — cleaner.
Vacuums are among the top sounds that dogs hate. Dogster has tips on desensitizing your dog to the vacuum and other loud sounds.
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Pet parents often wonder, “how often should I take my dog to the vet?” At minimum, an annual dog wellness exam establishes a baseline and makes sure any concerns are discovered quickly.
Do you know why dogs lick you? From salt and affection to allergies and anxiety, find out what it means when dogs lick and why it’s important as a pet owner to know.
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