Donald Hernandez

Does your dog need a trim?

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Is your dog regularly trimmed or is he starting to look like a shaggy monster? While some breeds of dog will always maintain a short coat others, such as the Shih Tzu, have fur that will keep on growing and if not cut regularly, will soon become matted. While there is nothing to stop you grooming your dog on your own, it is often better to visit a professional dog grooming company and get them to do it for you.

8 May 2020

What Litter Vaccinations Do Puppies Need?

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There are guidelines that vets follow in Australia relating to the early vaccinations required by most domestic pets. When it comes to puppy litter vaccinations, it is best to follow these guidelines and opt for all of the injections your puppies will need to see them through the first few years of life. Like humans, booster shots will be needed in some cases but most puppies will be fine with the standard set of injections.

30 April 2020

Taking Your Blind Dog to the Groomer for the First Time

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Do you think a dog emerges from the pet grooming salon, overjoyed with their new look, eager to show off their luxuriously silky coat at the dog park? Not quite. There are some practical aspects to having your dog groomed, such as if their coat has a tendency to become knotted and catches dirt easily. Any aesthetic benefits are generally just for you, and you might only have a brief window of time to enjoy them before your dog enthusiastically rolls in the dirt.

29 April 2020

4 Ways That Professional Grooming Is Good for Your Dog's Health

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Although you might consider dog grooming to be a luxury that dogs don't necessarily need, grooming is beneficial to your dog's health in many ways. Because dogs are covered in hair, it can sometimes be difficult to tell when there is a problem. But with regular grooming, you can help to alleviate any problems and stop them from occurring in the first place. 1. Helps Identify Existing Skin Issues Like humans, dogs can suffer from skin problems.

28 April 2020

3 Ways to Show Your Pregnant Dog Undivided Care and Prepare It for Safe Delivery

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If your dog is pregnant, be ready to give more care and attention if you expect it to deliver healthy pups. If you deny your pregnant dog maximum care, you affect the unborn puppies in a big way. Most dogs have survival instincts, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't know when your dog conceived, when it's likely to deliver and the care it needs to minimise complications and deliver healthy puppies.

28 April 2020

Caring For Your Dog After Their Desexing Surgery

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Desexing your dog prevents unwanted litters of puppies and is considered to have health and behavioural benefits. In male dogs, the procedure involves having both testicles surgically removed under general anaesthetic, and desexing is said to reduce aggressive or territorial behaviour and reduce the chance of your dog developing some types of cancer and prostate problems. In female dogs, the procedure involves removing the uterus and ovaries, and desexing is said to significantly reduce the risk of your dog developing mammary cancer and urinary tract infections.

24 April 2020

Understanding Xylitol Poisoning In Dogs

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Xylitol is a sweetener that's commonly found in toothpaste, sugar-free gum, sweets and baked goods. It's safe for human consumption, but it's toxic to dogs and causes a spike in insulin levels in them, which leads to their blood glucose levels dropping rapidly. In some cases, severely low blood glucose levels can cause liver failure, which can be fatal, so prompt treatment is key for a dog's recovery from xylitol poisoning.

24 April 2020

Two Tips for Dog Owners Whose Pets Will Be Having Tooth Extractions at a Veterinary Dentistry Practice

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If a vet at a veterinary dentistry practice has told you that your dog needs to have one of their teeth extracted, then you might want to take note of some of these tips. Talk to the veterinarian about what food and toys your dog should have after their dental surgery When you visit or call up the vet to set a date for the tooth extraction, you should ask them whether or not you need to give your dog a different type of food or take away some of their chew toys during their first few days at home after this dental procedure.

22 April 2020