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No Nature's Miracle? Try This All-Natural Method Instead
I can't rave enough about the wonders of Nature's Miracle when potty training or cleaning pup's playthings. However, truthfully, I haven't stocked a bottle since my pet was a wee babe since he's got the peeing thing down pat. However, many dogs (North included) can have a repeat problem with stuff coming out the other end.
3 Things to Do Before Cleaning Dogs' Ears
Keeping clean is key, especially for doggies with droopy ears — dirt and bacteria can get trapped inside, multiply, and cause an infected disaster. Yuck. Now, I always recommend checking with a vet to make sure the problem isn't serious, plus get tips on the best way to squirt and swap ears down, but don't forget to do these three things before you get started:
- Clean under your nails.
Where Are Michael Jackson's Pets Now?: In the LINK of an Eye
- Far from Neverland, follow up with MJ's former pets — Paw Nation
- Francesca reads up on Frenchies — The Daily Wag
- Demi babysits pitties on set of 5Killers — Celebrity Dog Watcher
- Would you buy a spay on eBay? — Dolittler
- Is a poodle butt ceramic sculpture wrong side up? — Haute or Not?
- Eco-88 requires no scrubbing, rinsing or blotting?!
Four Things to Do Before Doggy's Bath Time!
Splish splash, he was takin' a bath . . .
Get the Grooming Goods: Curry Brushes
It's not for dinner — a curry brush's a rubber tool that you use in circular motions to remove loose hair like a magnet and stimulate the skin like a massage. My hands-down fave is the Kong Zoom Groom for dogs or cats (both $7). It eliminates North's pesky flakes on his black fur and encourages blood flow near the skin.
Pet's January Must Haves
Happy January! Let's kick off the new year with my must haves for the month. There's something for snickering, scratching, sleeping, snuggling, and scrubbing to please you .
Groomer Has It: And the Winner Is . . .
In the final episode of Groomer Has It, the remaining two contestants, Jonathan and Artist, had to beautify one dog from each of the seven groups, in addition to these bonus "mutt magic" pooches seen below! Polar Bear, an adoro Westie/Eskimo pup, and Corey, the Dalmatian/Lhasa Apso mix, were the eighth and final dogs groomed as part of the competition. This week's quick tip was to pay attention to the type of dog you're working with and use appropriate techniques for each type of coat:
- With long haired dogs, avoid vigorous scrubbing as to not tangle their hair and don't forget to use conditioner.
- For shorter haired dogs, use a rubber brush in circular motions to remove excess undercoat in the wash.
Spring Cleaning: Fish Tank
Undoubtedly, there has been a few times where you have let your fish tank go a little longer than normal between cleanings. A good thorough cleaning should happen at least once a month, where you replace at least ten percent of the water, clean off decorative accents, and vacuum or siphon the rocks. Since the primary cause of nitrate and algae in fish tanks is due to natural debris accumulating in the tank, cleaning the rocks and decorations is key to keep your tank (and fish) healthy.
Quick Tip: Carrots for Clean Teeth
In the spirit of National Pet Dental Health Month, try a different approach to cleaning a pet's teeth – feed him a carrot instead! Although not meant to eliminate the need to get teeth cleaned professionally or do it yourself, a raw carrot can also help scrub away plaque. Who knew?!
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