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Reducing Boarding Stress

woof — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:02:40 +0000

Your pet is used to a routine, and changes in this can cause stress. There are ways to help your dog with these changes and reduce any stress.

Bring your dogs bed to the kennel
Make sure your dog is fed it’s regular diet
Give your dog an item that smells like you
Leave staff with information they need to know about your dog
Never change your dogs diet within a few weeks of boarding
Leave treats and familiar toys

Dog Supplements For Joint Health

woof — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:51:38 +0000

Just as we take dietary supplements for our health, our pets can benefit too! One known supplements for joint health is Glucosamine.

Benefits of Glucosamine:

Strengthening cartilage
Improve flexibility
Relieve pain
Relieve inflammation
Maintain cell health

Reduce Fur Matting

woof — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:43:41 +0000

Matted coats can be uncomfortable for dogs and unhealthy too! Matted fur can cause skin problems because it does not allow air circulation to the skin surface. This can potentially cause fungal infections, hot spots and skin rotting. Fleas and ticks also love to hide in these areas.

To reduce your pets fur matting:

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Brushing regularly.
After a bath, smooth the hair cuticle with pet safe conditioner.
Use brushes meant for matted fur.
Shaving is an option in extreme cases.
Wash the fur regularly to reduce debris collected in the fur.

Advantages of Professional Grooming

woof — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:42:21 +0000

Professional groomers can do a great job with bathing, combing and styling your pet. All dogs should have routine grooming to maintain healthy coats. Your dogs coat will be washed and blown out, and professionally styled. Not only will your pet receive these basic services, groomers can offer a wide variety of others. Groomers will clean the ears and remove excess hair, preventing ear infections. Nails will be trimmed and often dremeled, keeping the nails at a comfortable length. You can request to have your pets teeth brushed which is very important to their health, especially in breeds known to have tooth decay problems. Groomers effectively express your pets anal glands (the scent glands) preventing infection. All these services can be difficult and a professional groomer can safely help you keep your pet healthy.

Why Would I Brush My Dogs Teeth?

woof — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:38:46 +0000

Dogs can get cavities just like we do! It is recommended that you brush your dogs teeth twice a week. If your dog has bad breath, that can be a sign of gum disease and plaque build-up. Not only is the smell unpleasant, this bacteria can enter the bloodstream and infect other vital organs. Check your dogs teeth regularly and have the teeth checked by a vet at least once a year.

When brushing your dogs teeth, make sure to use toothpaste meant for dogs. Human toothpaste is not edible, and your dog will end up swallowing it. You can buy toothbrushes meant for dogs or a finger cap with a brushing surface.