Time for a dog bath? Hmm…if you’re like us and dog baths are usually an outdoor activity, it’s time for Plan B. Even here in central Texas, most days are way too chilly for outdoor winter dog baths so we’re getting creative with the bath options. This post contains affiliate links. It’s important to keep …
When it comes to grooming our dogs, we most often reach for the brush. But what about combs? Like brushes, different ones work best for different types of dog fur–and for different needs. While we usually brush Tiki and Barli, when it comes to getting out Beggar’s Lice (a pesky stickseed that grows all over …
Today we have a guest post from Dr. Heather Loenser, DVM, of Crown Veterinary Specialists discussing a topic especially important during the summer months: itchy skin! Learn what YOU can do to avoid a midnight visit! I am an emergency veterinarian who works the overnight shift. I bet you’d be surprised to learn that one of the …
Burrs, beggars’ lice and briars present some real thorny problems for both dogs and dog parents–but by checking your dog after every hike, you can often remove the burr yourself. Help avoid dematting fees at your next grooming visit and discomfort–and danger–to your dog by checking your dog frequently. We know burrs. Although we have …
After a record drought here, we’ve been having some rain. Not heavy rain like we really need, mind you, but just enough to create mud in the yard. (And because of last summer’s drought, all of our grass except for the winter rye we’ve thrown out is gone. We’re down to bare dirt in places…and …