Q: How long should it take to have my dog groomed?A: Most grooming shops will keep your dog for at least the morning or afternoon. All the dogs to be groomed in that period will generally arrive at the shop at the same time. This allows the groomer to wor ... more »

Q- I brush my dog and the next day he's matted. What am I doing wrong? A- The problem could be your brush. Visit your groomer or pet-supply store and ask for a slicker brush, which is the standard brush used by groomers. There are a lot of different style ... more »

There's more to it than simply switching to a higher-fat diet. While many of us keep dogs simply as companions, or take part in various dog sports on an occasional basis, some are devoted to more intense forms of competition. Dogs that spend hours trainin ... more »

The skin is a major sensory organ, having receptors to detect cold, heat and touch. Skin also has a sensation unique to itself - pruritis. This is the technical term for an itch, and it's the most common reason for dogs to visit their veterinarian.The pro ... more »

Animal hoarding is a heartbreaking, complex and often misunderstood form of abuse. How many pets do you have in your home? Three? Four? A couple of dogs and a cat, perhaps?  My wife and I live in an apartment with a dog and three cats. We adore all f ... more »

In the last few years, several natural products for treating eye disease have appeared on the market. While some have proved beneficial, others have not.For example, the supplement L-lysine has been given to dogs to treat eye irritation. This amino acid i ... more »

To evaluate a new test, healthy Canadian dogs being tested for heartworm were also screened for two tick-borne diseases ? Lyme disease and Ehrlichia. In over 53,000 dogs tested, 20 had Ehrlichia, 100 carried heartworm and a whopping 326 tested posit ... more »

Brown streaks on the cheeks of little dogs is a common sight. When tears overflow from the eyes, they run down the face, creating wetness that provides the perfect environment for bacterial growth. As bacteria replicate, they cause skin irritation and pro ... more »