Grooming
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Don’t Shave That Dog
While “less fur keeps a dog cooler” sounds like common sense this isn’t always the case.
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Easy Ways to Deal With Matted Dog Hair
We turned to pro groomers (as well as some of our own tried-and-true tips) to bring you the best ways to deal with — and prevent — matted dog hair.
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Wondering How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears? A How-To (and How Often!) Guide
Confused on how to clean your dog's ears? How often should you clean your dog's ears and can you clean your dog's ears at home? Check out our how-to and how often guide to clean your dog's ears safely and effectively.
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5 Times You Need a Pro Dog Groomer
Simple dog grooming tasks are fine to tackle on your own — but when do you need to call in a pro dog groomer? Some of these might surprise you!
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8 Tips for Year-Round Dog Paw Health
From prevention through treatment, we've got advice for optimal dog paw health year round.
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How to Trim Dog Nails — Safely
Want to try clipping your dog's nails at home? These detailed directions on how to trim dog nails will help you keep your pup happy and pain-free during the process.
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Dog Tear Stains — How to Make Natural Dog Tear Stain Remover (and More!)
From making diet changes to using natural brightening and cleansing solutions, here's how to make dog tear stain remover and how to prevent dog tear stains in the first place.
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Wondering How Often to Bathe a Dog? It Depends on These Factors
How often to bathe a dog really depends on factors like breed type, activity level and coat quality, to name a few. Let's learn more here.
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The Shaved Dog Dilemma — Should You Ever Shave a Dog?
A shaved dog seems like a no-brainer to keep your pup from suffering in the summer heat, right? Not exactly. Let’s talk about the situations where you should (and shouldn’t) shave your dog — and other ways to keep dogs cool instead.
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How Often to Brush a Dog’s Teeth and Other Tips on Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Wondering how often to brush a dog's teeth? Get tips on how often to brush a dog's teeth and how to train your dog to not hate getting his teeth brushed.
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5 Common Mistakes That Make Dogs Hate Baths
Why do dogs hate baths? We’ve compiled a few common mistakes that owners make — and easy fixes for each!
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How to Take Care of Your Dog’s Hair — From Puppyhood Through Their Senior Years
Let's talk about the best ways to brush and bathe your dog throughout their entire life.
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Have These Natural Flea and Tick Preventatives Worked for Your Dog?
We explore the efficacy of five natural flea and tick preventatives. Let us know if any have worked for your dog.
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Can Dogs Get Ear Infections?
They can and often do! Let's talk about the causes of ear infections in dogs, and how to prevent and treat them.
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Help! My Dog Sheds and Sheds and Sheds — Any Advice to Share?
His hair is everywhere! What do you do to control your dog's shedding?
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Keep Your Dog’s Nose and Paws Moisturized With Natural Ingredients
This moisturizer by kin+kind includes shea butter, jojoba oil, and other ingredients to soften, protect, and heal.
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How to Help Your Dog Avoid Dry, Itchy Skin in the Winter
Winter weather can dry out your dog's skin, leaving them an itchy mess. Here's how to provide relief.
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How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Clean and Healthy
Go beyond the basic nail trim to help your pup avoid allergic reactions, cracked pads, and other hazards and health issues.
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Neville the Terrier Hopes His Dental Work and New ‘Do Get Him Adopted
The 6-year-old dog got a makeover thanks to the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Might he now catch your eye?
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Watch This Senior Shih Tzu Get a Makeover Before Meeting Adopters
Max came into the shelter with long and dirty hair, but Hollywood Rescue Grooming transformed the sweet pup so he could find a forever home!
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Ask a Vet: Why Do Dogs Get Eye Boogers? What About Tear Stains?
We look at what causes eye boogers and tear stains in dogs, and what you can do about them.
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Axle the Pit Bull Reviews Woof Mints
Did this new breath-freshening product for dogs treat Axle's stinky breath? Or does it remain rank? Find out!
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In “Hairy,” Grace Chon Captures the Magic of Japanese Dog Grooming
The pet photographer's before pictures are cute, but check out the dogs after their makeovers!
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Why Won’t My Dog Stop Licking His Paw?!
Justice licks and licks and licks one of his paws. The vet can't find anything wrong with it, and it's driving me a bit crazy!
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Do You Wipe Your Dog’s Butt? You Should, and Here’s Why
Turns out, my French Bulldog Louie hides fecal matter under his tail. His vet explained why it's important to help dogs with their hygiene.
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I Can’t Believe These Products Are for Dogs!
Check out the bizarrely human dog products I found at this year’s Superzoo, the national show for pet retailers.
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We Love These Before and After Photos From the Dirty Dogs Contest
Wahl and GreaterGood help shelter dogs get the makeovers they need, donating supplies and awarding grants for the most dramatic transformations. Meet the winners!
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How Do You Bathe Your Big Dog?
We've graduated from sink to tub to shower and now to self-wash stations. I'd love to hear your suggestions, too!
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Which Pet Care Providers Should You Tip? And How Much?
Pet sitters, groomers, dog walkers, and trainers all provide excellent care. Use this tipping guide to say thank you.
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6 Things I Feel Guilty About as a Pet Parent
It only happens 10 percent of the time, but I do put my needs before my dog's in some ways -- and then the guilt sets in.
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