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Cat & Dog Grooming

Taking care of your Dog's Feet
Several aspects have to be considered in order for your dogs to maintain a good bill of health. Diet, exercise, genetics, loving attention and mental stimulation are all aspects that we need to take a look at. Grooming is also an important factor to consider when thinking about your dog's overall health. A dog that is well groomed is more likely to be healthier and with a better appearance. He will have shiny coat, clean eyes, clean ears, clean, healthy teeth, and an overall even structure...

Dog Bath Inventory & Choosing The Right Shampoo
Giving a dog a bath can be as simple as rinsing him down in a child's swimming pool in the backyard during the summer, or as complex as a full-blown spa ritual, complete with bathing a harness and a bevy of fancy coat products designed to whiten, darken, brighten, do-tangle, shine, and leave your dog with a designer aroma to rival a fancy French perfume...

Keeping Your Dog’s Eyes Clean and Healthy
Cleaning your dog’s eyes more or less depends on his type of breed. Dogs with protruding eyes and wrinkles on their face such as the Pekingese, Pug, and Boston Terrier, need to have their eyes cleaned on a regular basis. On the other hand, other types of breeds do not require as much attention. Different eye types need different kinds of care...

Cat Grooming – Keep Your Cat Looking Great
Cats do not like to be dirty. Most cats spend a good part of their day licking their paws and face to stay clean and tidy. However, despite this, few cat owners think about grooming their cats...

Claw Care for Kitties
Do the legs of your furniture bear the claw marks of your cat? Is scratching the furniture abnormal? If so, you may want to consider trimming your cat’s claws. When cats scratch, it is a normal part of behavior that is hard-wired into their genes. They do it to maintain their feline physique as well as to hone those claws into sharp little weapons. Unfortunately, both you and your furniture can suffer as a result...

The Cat Bath - How To Wash Your Cat
Everyone knows that cats absolutely hate water, so why on earth would someone want to bathe their cat? Well, although cats don't enjoy paddling in the swimming pool with their doggie pals, they still can get just as dirty or flea infested as dogs. There are times when there is just no other option besides giving your cat a bath. As long as you do not bathe your cat more frequently than once a month, you will not damage his hair or skin...

Grooming: 3 Ways to Dry a Dog's Coat
There are three methods that can be applied to properly dry the coat, depending on the breed of dog you are working with. These are: The fluff-dry method, the cage drying method, and the towel-dry method.