Archive for January, 2009

 

Can I use people toothpaste on my dog?

January 30th, 2009

The answer is NO. Human toothpaste can cause illness or deadly if swallowed in quantity especially for pets.  I never knew this until one of my instructors told me to read the label.  People have the ability to spit out while brushing teeth.  Dogs cannot and the reason for dog enzyme toothpaste that doesn’t have [...]

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Bath Robes for Dogs??

January 29th, 2009

I would like to say my first impression was shock that something like this was neccessary and that someone would even buy this.  Well as a gift from our friend Katie, she sent one in the mail for Beetle.  After using it,   I could not have been more pleased about how fast he dried.   [...]

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Shampoos & Conditioners

January 28th, 2009

There are so many types of dog shampoos out there,its hard to keep track.  Can people shampoos be used on dogs? I have read that we have a different ph level than dogs but I don’t have hard facts to prove.  The only thing I have is my own experiences of clients coming in and [...]

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Important part of the life of your puppy

January 23rd, 2009

Socialization is a vital part of your puppy’s existence.  Some puppies that are not socialized may have a hard time with strangers, new experiences, house guests or family members.  Some do end up in shelters after dealing with a variety of behavior problems. I have met many owners who chose not to socialize in the [...]

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Grooming for your puppy

January 20th, 2009

Bringing in your puppy before its completed its vaccinations may not a good idea and most reputable salons wouldn’t allow it due to the safety of the puppy. Parvo can kill a puppy in one week if not detected and other viruses can be just as deadly. However frequent home grooming practice is better than [...]

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