Selecting The Right Tool For Your Dog!

Selecting the right tool for grooming your dog is very important. Dog's skin is more delicate then humans and having the wrong tool could injure your dog's skin.
For short, smooth coats you should use a tool called "hound glove". Just put the glove on your hand and rub your dog's coat. Canines with short, dense hair or ones with slightly longer and rough coats need both brushing and combing. Dogs with long, matting hair should also be brushed and combed.
When selecting a comb, look for one with rounded teeth so you don't puncture your dog's skin. The teeth should be wide enough to go through your dog's coat easily. Tools called a "dematting comb" will help with removing mats but carefully follow directions. If you feel you can't groom your dog properly, have a professional do it for you.

Brushing And Combing Your Dog

Regular brushing is important for house dogs because of the artificial light, they shed continuously. Brushing will remove dirt and loose hair and will leave your dog with a healthy coat and skin. You should brush or comb your canine everyday, but for most pet owners that is impossible. So if you can brush or comb your dog a couple times a week that will be adequate. Breeds like the Shih Tzu, or dogs with fur that tangles or mats should be brushed daily.

Halloween Candy Dangerous For Dogs!

Did you know that Halloween can be dangerous for your dog? The number of dogs poisoned with candy increases around this yearly celebration. The reason, there's more chocolate around. Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains caffeine and theobromine. A dog's metabolism can't take it. They are different than humans. Giving a dog a piece of candy can be comparable to a human drinking 10 to 15 cups of coffee in a very short time. Just imagine what that would feel like. So this Halloween, keep the candy up high so your four legged friend will not eat any.