I worked on a dog two days ago who had clipper alopecia.  A border collie mix who got shaved  by their old groomer for the heat and now the hair isn’t growing back.  The owner was shocked that the no one told her about the possibility of it not growing back nor the fact that [...]

Unfortunately there are many many factors that cause tear stains.  Everything from minerals in water, excessive tearing, genetics, health, diet, fleas, allergies, blocked tear ducts and the list goes on.  Most people can try to get a professional opinion from their vet or try different things to rule out.  A premium food with no fillers, [...]

This breed of dog is a smart family dog with a very high maintenance hair not fur. Just like people hair, its has to be combed daily from root to tip. Can you imagine what your hair would look like it you only combed the tips once a month–avoiding the roots? Here is a pelt [...]

Man who ‘invented’ the labradoodle regrets decision to breed world’s first designer dog BY Rosemary Black DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Original article found on NYDailynews.com Wednesday, May 5th 2010, 1:57 PM Kazmierski/Getty Labradoodles, a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle, have become a popular ‘designer’ breed for pet owners. The creator of the [...]

I recently had this happen with a terminally ill standard poodle.  The owner was firm that shaving was not an option but to put the poor sick dog through hell was something I didn’t know how to address? I will not torture dogs for vanity regardless of money.  Dematting can be safely done within reason.  [...]