What you need to know when you’re staying at home New Zealand is now in Alert Level 4 lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That means adjusting to the new normal, making plans to work from home and hunkering down for the next four weeks. Understandably this raises a...
The first conclusion we jump to when we notice our dog constantly scratching is fleas. But when you have checked for fleas, given your dog their regular flea treatment and they’re still irritated, then there’s another culprit. So, once you’ve ruled out fleas, there are several reasons why your dog...
Grooming is not just about keeping your dog clean and attractive, it’s also about spending quality time with them. And it’s an excellent opportunity to check their body for lumps, scratches, skin problems and other issues like thinning hair. Make grooming a habit To make grooming something you are both...
Unfortunately, some dogs are just more prone to getting matted hair than others. Typically, breeds with soft and curly or wavy coats such as Poodles, Doodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Bichons; dogs with long, silky drop coats like Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Maltese, and Tibetan terriers; and double-coated dogs with thick...
Not many dogs look forward to being washed and will dart under the nearest table at the first sight of a towel, or as soon as you mention the word bath. But if you know how to do it properly and you use the right products, they (and your family)...
Healing and protecting our dogs’ paws are essential because many of us take them out in all kinds of weather and on all kinds of terrains. As the weather becomes more extreme (very hot or icy cold) we need to be mindful of the impact hot or freezing surfaces can...
