Pet questions & Advice!

by Lala on Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:30 pm

Ok so I know a lot of us have pets so I thought it was about time we had a 'pet questions and advice' thread! That way we can ask questions and share useful tips, info and advice on looking after our extra family members Laughing

So first question...

How on earth do you make a dogs breath smell less like sh*t?! Laughing

by moody mare on Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:44 pm

Great thread!!
You`ve such a way with words Laughing

fresh bones are supposed to help. I actually used to brush my dogs teeth. Embarassed

by Lala on Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:52 pm

I would normally brush his teeth but normally archien holds him down whilst I do it! Seen as he is away the holding down is no longer an option (as gutted as archie is!).

Bones are a good idea though, he loves a good bone.

by zillie on Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:00 pm

them pedigree dentastix things dunno if they work but they r supposed 2 lol

by Pina Colada on Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:12 am

i give my dog a dentastix most days, the proper make as ive tried cheapo brands and she either dosent eat them or they dont work.

Q How often do you cut their claws, do you do it yourself or a professional? I got to admit its been a while as i started the grooming myself and i cut her claw and it bleed so i was scared to do it again. They seemed fine in the summer as she was getting lots of walks but now she has started digging as if they are sore so i was going to take her to a professional to get her nails and coat trimmed

by Lala on Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:21 am

I don't think Archie has ever had his claws cut. We tend to take him for loads of long walks because he gets a bit hyper otherwise! I don't think I could do it myself.

by Pina Colada on Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:40 pm

Oh thats good then. I always thought everyone elses dog was in regulary lol. Shes had them done twice, once professional and once by me. Im going to get her all done for christmas but waiting untill december so her hair is still nice and short for the xmas photos

by Lala on Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:26 pm

Thankfully Archie only has short hair so I just use one of those grooming mit things and rub him all over Laughing

He loves it!

by Brat Kat on Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:46 pm

Pina Colada wrote:Q How often do you cut their claws, do you do it yourself or a professional? I got to admit its been a while as i started the grooming myself and i cut her claw and it bleed so i was scared to do it again. They seemed fine in the summer as she was getting lots of walks but now she has started digging as if they are sore so i was going to take her to a professional to get her nails and coat trimmed

We don't cut our dogs nails. I use an electric nail file on her. She's so relax about the whole thing, I can even paint her nails

As for bad breath, you might need to brush Archies teeth. We brush our dogs every time we give her a bath.

Q....any ideas for less shedding...we have a lab mix & it seems like she is always shedding.

by Weave on Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:33 am

How the heck do I stop Quinn from eating wires! I got an electric shock because of her yesterday ~ needless to say, I was not happy, just shocked Laughing

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