Should I Vaccinate My Dog

It is very important to vaccinate your dog and it is also a very important part of a total dog health care program. However knowing what to vaccinate for and how often to give your dog vaccines are two very important questions. Regular vaccinations can prevent your dog from contracting many diseases. Overall, the two most important viruses to vaccinate for are canine parvovirus and canine distemper.

Most vets agree that it is vital to vaccinate puppies at 6 weeks of age and again at 8, 12, and 16 weeks for Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus (DHLPPC). It is also suggested that puppies are vaccinated for rabies at six months of age and then to repeat it annually.

Read more

My-pet-medicine.com Need help we looking more volunteer (Veterinary ) to help answering question from the visitor, because this website receive many question every week. Visit this page to help us

Grooming Is An Important Part Of Dog Care

It is of vital importance that your pet be groomed on a regular basis. Dirt and grime can get caught in the dog hair and may cause matting and tangles, which can be difficult to get out. Most cases if bad enough they will have to be cut out. Fleas and ticks attach themselves to your dogs skin. Without proper groomer the parasites may go undetected for sometime.

Read more

Dog grooming video

see this video, A great example of how to handle a bad dog.

Pomeranian Grooming Tips

Found this userful tips at wikipedia.org, Here’s grooming tips for your pom, A daily or twice weekly brushing is essential to keep the thick, plush coat, which sheds seasonally, free of mats. A Pomeranian’s coat need very little trimming only every now and then. Combing is seldom necessary and sometimes totally unnecessary. Regular ear and nail care is recommended, along with peak seasonal bathing. However, it is unadvisable to bathe Pomeranians too frequently as excessive bathing can damage their skin and coat by removing essential oils. Pomeranians are also prone to teeth problems, and it is recommended that their teeth be brushed at least once a week. Ideally, their teeth should be brushed daily

Pet Grooming: How To Keep Your Pet Happy and Healthy

You know the best way to keep your dog happy, healthy, and safe is to have them well groomed and trained. You can take your pet to a professional or do it yourself with the proper equipment and training.

You will be pleased to find out that qualified, experienced groomers often offer pet grooming seminars for advice and trimming demonstrations for your pet. Of course, there is the old “trial and error” method, but this can be frustrating. Better to do some online research, buy a book on grooming, take a class or get some form of professional training first.
Read more

Pet Grooming Is Important

My dog Tyke is a Border Collie. Border Collies have a “double coat” consisting of an outer or “guard” coat and an undercoat. Although they should only be given a bath when needed, it’s necessary to have them groomed regularly to keep their coat shiny, smooth and healthy, especially during their winter and summer shedding periods. And yes, as Tyke has two coats, I need two different rakes to groom him!

I like grooming Tyke, not only because spending that extra quality time together strengthens my bond with him, but also because I may discover developing health problems like a tumor sooner rather than later.

Read more

Pekeapoo Health Care and grooming

Peekapoos are fairly low maintnence. There are few health problems associated with Peekapoos. One health problem, however is breathing. It is not uncommon for a peekapoo to experience a spell of breathing difficulty every now and then. As long as their gums and tongue are not a blue shade, then there is no need to take the dog to the veternarian, unless this is a chronic problem. The other problem associated with a peekapoo is tearing of the eyes. Though tear stains seem inevitable, it can become a serious problem if the eyes become swollen or the tear stains are too dark of a color. Light, peach colored tear stains are nothing to worry about unless they become a dark purple/ red color. If this problem occurs, you can simply get eyedrops for your dog

Read more

Cat Trees - An Introduction

Cats are highly physical creatures that need plenty of healthy physical outlets. Often, cats are adopted with the new owners not fully appreciating the real needs of our feline friends. It is natural for cats to climb, stretch, scratch and pounce. Any owner not understanding this sets up their household for real potential problems.

The happiest cat owners are those that work in concert with their pet’s genetic predispositions. Bringing a new kitten home and expecting it to restrain its natural, God-given urges is a recipe for frustration for both pet and owner alike.

Read more

Next Page »