


What to Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk
First, what exactly do skunks spray? A skunk sprays a sulfur-based compound called thiol from two glands that anatomically lay around its anus. Since thiol is a sulfur-based compound it needs to be neutrally broken down to dissipate. In other words, it can’t simply be rinsed off with soap and water. In fact, thiol acts like oil and will spread when it comes in contact with water, setting in the odor even more into the coat.

Over Grooming
Grooming is an essential part of your pet’s life. There are a couple of factors that play a role in how often to groom your pet. Skin health, coat type, (long, short, medium, curly, wavy, thick, etc.), activity level, health, and breed should all be considered. What happens if we groom our pets too frequently? Grooming too frequently can result in damage to the hair follicles, dry irritated skin, and can also lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections as well.

Choosing a Shampoo: Options Tailored for Your Dog’s Coat
Which One is Best for Your Pet?
Your dog's skin and coat condition…

How to Trim Your Pet’s Nails Safely
Have you ever wanted to trim your pet’s nails at home but were…

Why Your Pet’s Skin Issues Aren’t Always at the Surface?
Grooming is an essential part of owning a pet. But have you ever…

Picking the Best Pet Grooming Brush
Brushing your dog's coat is essential to your pet's health. Regular…

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4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events
/ Jenna HarrisonNot all pet emergencies are life-threatening. Some are simply inconveniences that always seem to happen at 5 p.m. on a Friday when your vet is going home for the weekend. When that happens, you need to be your pet’s first responder. This means having the right tools on hand to successfully deal with these “urgent care” but not “emergency care” issues.
What to Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk
/ Jenna Harrison and Morgan HuntFirst, what exactly do skunks spray? A skunk sprays a sulfur-based compound called thiol from two glands that anatomically lay around its anus. Since thiol is a sulfur-based compound it needs to be neutrally broken down to dissipate. In other words, it can’t simply be rinsed off with soap and water. In fact, thiol acts like oil and will spread when it comes in contact with water, setting in the odor even more into the coat.
Over Grooming
/ Jenna HarrisonGrooming is an essential part of your pet’s life. There are a couple of factors that play a role in how often to groom your pet. Skin health, coat type, (long, short, medium, curly, wavy, thick, etc.), activity level, health, and breed should all be considered. What happens if we groom our pets too frequently? Grooming too frequently can result in damage to the hair follicles, dry irritated skin, and can also lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections as well.
Choosing a Shampoo: Options Tailored for Your Dog’s Coat
/ Jenna HarrisonWhich One is Best for Your Pet? Your dog’s skin and coat condition are excellent indicators of overall health. …
How to Trim Your Pet’s Nails Safely
/ Morgan HuntHave you ever wanted to trim your pet’s nails at home but were scared that you would damage the …
Why Your Pet’s Skin Issues Aren’t Always at the Surface?
/ Michelle YaglowskiGrooming is an essential part of owning a pet. But have you ever asked yourself why? Regular brushing, bathing …
Picking the Best Pet Grooming Brush
/ Jenna HarrisonBrushing your dog’s coat is essential to your pet’s health. Regular brushing removes loose hair before it sheds on …