The key to trimming your dog's toenails is to avoid cutting the quick, the live tissue where the blood vessels and nerves are (ie. the thing that bleeds if you cut the nails too short).
Locate the shadow of the quick inside light colored toenails and trim no closer than an eighth of an inch. Black nails require extra caution because it's difficult to see the quick inside them.
If you don't have medi styptic powder on hand and you happen to cut the nail too short you can try flour for a quick fix.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
Breed Information: Briard & Saluki
More information about the Briard:
Origin: A medieval working breed from Brie, a province of France also famous for cheese. Once bred for defense against wolves and poachers, after the Revolution the Briard was more often called upon to herd sheep.
Profile: The handsome shaggy guard dog is cautious of strangers, but loyal and dependable with their family. Plently of exercise is a must.
More information about the Saluki:
Origin: Carved images in Egyptian and Sumerian tombs suggest that the aristocratic Saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds of all.
Profile: Nomadic Arabic people bred this fleet hound to hunt gazelle. A wide range of colors cover a torso similar in sleekness to that of the Greyhound.
Origin: A medieval working breed from Brie, a province of France also famous for cheese. Once bred for defense against wolves and poachers, after the Revolution the Briard was more often called upon to herd sheep.
Profile: The handsome shaggy guard dog is cautious of strangers, but loyal and dependable with their family. Plently of exercise is a must.
More information about the Saluki:
Origin: Carved images in Egyptian and Sumerian tombs suggest that the aristocratic Saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds of all.
Profile: Nomadic Arabic people bred this fleet hound to hunt gazelle. A wide range of colors cover a torso similar in sleekness to that of the Greyhound.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Solutions for Long Haired Dogs
Yorkies, chihuahuas, Lhasa apsos, and Maltese have such beautiful coats, especially when it is long. But these long, beautiful coats can also cause many problems for their owners. It you don't want to cut it, below are some solutions to help keep it looking nice.
1. Brush your dog at home every day. Set aside a time each day and make it a routine. Brush your dog for five minutes, this will help to keep mats out. Don't be afraid to trim a small area if it is getting to difficult to groom, it will grow back! Brushing is one of the easiest things you can do to keep your dog's coat in good condition.
2. Feed high quality food. Good coat and skin start from within. If you feed junk, it will look like junk. Another good thing is a fish oil or coconut oil for dogs. This will also help with their skin and coat.
3. When bathing your dog, use a shampoo and conditioner that is made for dogs with long hair. This will help to keep it in pristine shape.
4. Invest in some dog hair barrettes. These will allow you to keep your dog's hair out of their face. It will also help with keeping their hair clean from when they eat.
These are a just a few suggestions to help you keep your long haired dog looking beautiful!
1. Brush your dog at home every day. Set aside a time each day and make it a routine. Brush your dog for five minutes, this will help to keep mats out. Don't be afraid to trim a small area if it is getting to difficult to groom, it will grow back! Brushing is one of the easiest things you can do to keep your dog's coat in good condition.
2. Feed high quality food. Good coat and skin start from within. If you feed junk, it will look like junk. Another good thing is a fish oil or coconut oil for dogs. This will also help with their skin and coat.
3. When bathing your dog, use a shampoo and conditioner that is made for dogs with long hair. This will help to keep it in pristine shape.
4. Invest in some dog hair barrettes. These will allow you to keep your dog's hair out of their face. It will also help with keeping their hair clean from when they eat.
These are a just a few suggestions to help you keep your long haired dog looking beautiful!
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