What’s the Best Wipe?

Wipes.   Why do we use them? Why do we like them?   People like them because they’re convenient and easy. You don’t have to do any effort- you just wipe and you throw it out.   And of course we all use them- because tons of us used these things on our human children....

What To Do About Flaky Skin

We have a huge disconnect between humans and animals when it comes to flaky skin. Sometimes called dandruff.  In humans, if we have flaky skin, we know what to do. We wash it. A lot. In animals, we are terrified to touch it, which makes it build up more.  So we don’t...

To Pluck or Not to Pluck

Let’s talk about when groomers pluck ear hair in dogs.   I imagine it feels an awful lot like somebody yanking out pubic hair. It has to hurt, right?? And if the ears are even the least bit pink, red, swollen – it’s gonna hurt worse!   And to top it off…  ...

How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Puppy/Kitten?

Common guidance says three times a day.    There’s even some guidance for the really tiny little teacup type dogs that they need to be fed every two hours.    Let’s really look at this. And let’s also look at when we should stop feeding our puppies like puppies and...

Should I Buy an Elevated Dish for My Dog?

You’ve seen these right? They come in really pretty stands? Very well decorated. Gives you the idea that it’s going to help you keep the floor clean.   And the company selling them want you to think that it’s going to reduce your risk of bloat in your dog. Or maybe it...

Surgical Beautification in Dogs and Cats

Gunny here.  . I’ve been doing a little relaxing, visiting with my dog and cat friends, and catching up on my research.  I like to watch YouTube videos about history and the origin of things when I’m not visiting friends.  . A friend recently asked me about what I...

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