Best Pet Supplies

When the weather starts to warm up, most long and shorthaired dogs will start to shed their winter coats. It’s a real pain to need to vacuum all the time due to a shedding dog or dog, thus, when the weather starts to warm up, it’s best to break out the dog grooming supplies. There isn’t a lot needed to groom a dog, in fact, most often it can be done with just a standard brush. However, for certain dogs, it might also be necessary to have scissors and a rake, which would be used to address mats or large clumps of hair that need to be removed. For some dogs that have a lot of fur, there are also tools like electric clippers which can be quite useful for grooming.

Grooming can be stressful for some dogs, so don’t forget to let them loose once in a while. For example, brush for about ten minutes, then throw the ball for a couple, then begin brushing again. This ensures that the dog doesn’t become stressed out and will also be much more patient when being brushed. Make sure to get outside and enjoy the weather as well! Grooming indoors can be messy and require a lot of clean up, so groom on a porch, deck, or patio instead.

I think most all dogs and puppies love ice, I know mine do!  Everytime they hear me open the freezer door, they’re right there behind me waiting for that nice cold ice cube! The only problem is, the cube is too big for them to chew and they usually end up melting on the floor leaving a mess!  The resuable Kyjen fill and freeze kit takes care of that and they make bone shaped frozen treats that your pet can easily chew and enjoy and there’s no end to what you can use to make your best friend a frozen treat during this hot weather!  You can use any kind of broth or juice or you can use my dog’s favorite treat Frosty bones.  All you need to do is mix a large container of yogurt with ground carrots, apples or lightly cooked ground liver then fill the Kyjen fill and freeze and when frozen, your dog will wonder how he got so lucky to deserve such a wonderful treat!

There’s nothing worse than having a home full of dog hair, and right before summer is the time when dogs shed their winter coats. During the last month of spring, it’s important to brush dogs often to ensure that their winter coat winds up in the trash or compost bin, rather than on carpet, furniture, and clothing. Instead of regular grooming, some owners opt to have their dogs shaved right before summer, which isn’t a bad idea, but some long haired dogs can look a little odd without their regular coats. Instead of shaving, make use of a dog grooming comb a couple times per week. Brushed on bi-weekly basis, it should only take about fifteen minutes per day to ensure that a dog’s coat is smooth and free from shedding. However, some breeds with very long hair, like Collies and English Sheepdogs, might require more combing and brushing.

For tangled hair and mats, it’s best to take a three step approach with a rake, scissors or clippers, and a soft brush. First, untangle the dog’s hair a little bit with the rake, then take the scissors or clippers and cut out the mat or clump of tangled hair, afterwards, brush the area with a soft brush or comb.

Through the years, tee shirts have become very popular with people of all ages.  Tee shirts can be casual or make a statement and make the wearer look cool!  (remember James Dean or John Travolta and many others?)  Your dog can look cool, too!  There are so many different styles of tee shirts for all dogs from the tiniest poodle to the biggest Great Dane and all in between.  You can find cute tee shirts with sayings such as Daddy’s Little Girl or you can really make your dog rock with tee shirts that make a statement such as Top Dog or Diva Dog!  If you like camo designs, you can even find those for dogs and puppies!  No matter what your preference is,  you can find all kinds of dog tee shirts for all size dogs and puppies in any style, color, or logo that your dog will love wearing and showing off in!