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Dog Training & Care : Skin Infections & Disorders in Canines
September 5th, 2010 | 
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Dogs can get a number of skin infections or disorders, including ear mites, yeast infections and other disorders in which there is swelling or surface pressure. Learn about dog breeds that are prone to getting skin problems with help from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog conditions.
Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg
Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com
Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:23
Posted in Pet Skin Problems | 
Tags: dog care, dog conditions, dog food, dog health, dog pregnancy, dog toys, dog trainers, dog training, puppies, puppy care | 
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Dog Care : How to Use Thinning Shears on Dogs
Thinning shears are a tool that can be used to blend transitional lines and thin out bulky spots on a dog’s coat, and they should be used with a dog restrained. Give a dog a smooth coat and avoid ripping her hair out with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on using thinning shears on dogs.
Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:2:2
Dog Care : How to Give Dogs a Bath in Cold Weather
When it’s cold outside, it’s important to wash a dog as quickly as possible, and to use warm water to keep them from shivering. Keep a dog from getting sick when giving it a bath in cold weather with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on dog baths.
Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:2:13
Dog Care : Flea Treatments for Dogs
A common flea treatment for a dog is to use flea shampoo while bathing a dog, after which a flea dip should be used. Learn about using Frontline Plus to treat dogs that have fleas with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on flea treatments for dogs.
Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:2:2
Dog Care : Natural Flea Treatment for Puppies
A natural flea treatment for puppies involves the use of a natural shampoo containing Neem oil, which should be applied above the spine. Find out how to use Neem dip to treat a puppy with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on flea treatments for puppies.
Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:2:5
Dog Care : How to Make Flea Shampoo for Dogs
A common mixture for homemade flea shampoo includes 10 drops of cedar oil, 10 drops of lavender and almond oil that is mixed and added to a shampoo or conditioner. Discover the importance of treating a dog regularly for fleas with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on flea shampoo for dogs.
Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:56
Dog Travel Channel – Santa Barbara Big Dog Parade
Dog Travel Channel host, Shannon Turner Brooks, covers the Santa Barbara Big Dog Parade in Santa Barbara, California. Watch to see the 2008 Parade and lean how dog friendly Santa Barbara really is! Locals share their favorite doggie hot spots including the off-leash Douglas Preserve and Hendrys (Arroyo Burro) Beach.
Over 1200 dogs and 16,000 spectators fill downtown Santa Barbara for the Big Dog Parade and Canine Festival each year! Participants and their furry friends dress in hilarious costumes and strut their stuff for the judges in hopes of winning fabulous contest prizes and bragging rights!
Duration : 0:3:44
Dog Care : How to Naturally Control Fleas & Ticks on Dogs
In order to naturally control fleas and ticks on dogs, use a hot oil treatment after a dog’s bath and try flea dips as well. Avoid drying out a dog’s skin when treating them for fleas with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on controlling fleas and ticks on dogs.
Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:51
I went to look at a possible pet and ended up with an almost dead puppy!?
My husband and I were looking to adopt a pet that just needed a good home. We were looking for a puppy that would not be much more than a lap dog. We prepared by buying the things that a new puppy would need. Food, leash, toys, treats, dishes, everything. We even pre bought the vaccines ahead of time, and my aunt who is a dog rescuer would administer them for us. We did not plan on actually adopting for at least another two weeks, when were going to draw on some investments to put away for the possibility of vet care down the road. I have not owned any animals since I was living with my parents. I thought we prepared accordingly.
We went to see a puppy that was in an add on the an Internet sight. The add said the puppy was for nephew but did not work out, and the people had big dogs and were afraid that they would hurt the pup. It also said dog is in need of shot now? (Why they did not get them I do not know). When the dog was brought out to us it was skin and bones. (all I thought was I need to get this dog out of here) It was still wet from its bath, and shivering. They did not tell us their name, and the puppy had no name. The puppy had no personal items such as a leash, collar, name, food, bowls, nothing!!! They handed him over and my husband and I looked at each other and the feeling was mutual. We assumed people would want to make sure the puppy was going to the good home they described in the add. My husband spotted dewormer meds on the counter. We have 3 small children, and sure enough after the dog ravenously ate, choked, and regurgitated his food his stool was covered in worm evidence. We were unaware of the worms until we looked all the info up, and found the descriptions of all the types of worms. The dogs doo has a grainy like white substance all through it, just loads and loads. He eats as if he is absolutely starving then has 2 bowel movements right after full whatever that is. I do not see movement nor have I seen any full worms. I do not know what to look for though either. His coat and skin is really dry and is just flaking off. His coat is really, really dull and ragged. Gums are very pale. He just began to wag his tale, and he rarely plays at all. He does not wine, bark, yelp, nothing! His hind legs are not working very well, and I do not think that he can see properly. I do not know what type of wormer was used because all that was on my mind was get this little guy out of here. I called the humaine society and reported the incident because we heard two more dogs barking. I did not see the condition of those dogs but was scared for them. We cannot withdraw money for about another week and a half. And at that we only were putting away about 500 and 50 each week following. Maybe I was not really understanding the cost in caring for a puppy, but I thought that to be plenty. I dont even know if this puppy will make it to next week. I think the apl would just put it to sleep, but I am not sure. I want to care for the dog, but do not even know where to begin with almost nothing until next week. My aunt said that even giving this poor guy shots right now might do more harm than good because his immune system is so bad. I feel horrible, and I was totally unprepared for this. I do not care if I have to pay every week for the rest of my life if I know he’ll make it. From what I have found in talking to others is vets want the money up front if you do not have an established relationship. I had to save it but did it do any good at all? I have been up all night trying to concoct a solution, any help would be greatly appreciated. I also know that a person should be prepared for the responsibility of any life, and I thought I had my t’s crossed and my i’s dotted. Nothing could have prepared me for this, and I know all about responsibility because I have 3 children. What are the options?
Thanks for all the help so far. I am going to call around during normal business hours and explain the story and see if what money I do have will get him proper care. It is true that if I cannot afford him to get him the care he needs as long as nobody hurts him. I never knew this could be this hard. I did do the right thing by taking him atleast for the moment. I hope.
Thanks again to everyone giving me a crash course in puppy 101. I did report the incident to the humane society, gave the address, and took pictures of the puppy just incase. To the person who said that I was less than smart for purchasing the puppy, it was free. Even if it weren’t I would have dog naped it or found a way to get it out. If you can see an animal in this condition and turn your back on it, you really should not be a pet owner. That is my opinion. People make choices in life, if I had left the puppy how would I know that it would still be okay. This way I know he is good for now.
Call your local ASPCA and City Animal control or whatever might be comparable where you live and ask them if they have a low cost clinic. Some spay and neuter clinics do, too. It will still cost, but won’t be nearly so much. Another possibility is to call some Vet clinics and explain that you have rescued a dog from poor conditions but don’t have a lot of money to start treatment at this time, can they help you by waiving office fee because you need de-worming medicine, first shots and the puppy is very skinny and somewhat weak.
You might call 20 Vets and 19 of them say NO. One might agree especially since it is a rescue.
You could also walk in to a few clinics and ask because it is harder to say no when you walk in there.
There can be a huge cost difference between clinics. There is a clinic I know that is in a ritzy area of town and had inexperienced Vets. Their prices are sky high. For the same Vet needs, there are clinics in poor areas of town that treat the same conditions for far, far less but they have seasoned, great Vets! So shop around.
Tell the Vet that the dog has the white grainy looking stuff in the stool since this sounds like tapeworm and they might not give you medicine for these (not the same as other worming medicine) if you don’t.
Especially if they are giving meds because of obvious worms but without doing fecal exam.
If the pup has fleas, the Vet can give you something for that and tell you what to do to keep up on flea prevention as well as heartworm prevention. Heartworms are treated with another medication and some topical flea preventions keep heartworm at bay as well.
Good luck with your pup. I can say that with three throw-aways that we got as pups, it was so rewarding to see their health turn around and they so appreciate it! They are the best dogs ever.
Posted in Pet Skin Care |
Tags: animal, animals, Canine, canines, care, Dermatitis, diet, Dog, dog health, doggie, dogs, health, infection, loss, nutrition, parasites, pet care, pet health, Pets, prevention, puppies, skin, Treatment, veterinarians |
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Guinea Pig Skin/Hair loss Question?
I have two male Guinea Pigs and they are good friends and have only really fought twice (only when one of them accidentally bumped into the other one and scared him, they fought) but other than that they eat fine together, and sometimes cuddle up together, I would hate to separate them, but I will if I have to.
Anyway, one of my Guinea Pigs has a lot of old scabs on him, I washed them thoroughly when they were open cuts. He doesn’t show signs of pain when I pet him near the scabs (which are along his back)
but in the places where all of the scabs have healed there is just skin, and no hair (I’ve checked all of his skin and it seems very healthy) but it’s just a bald spot, and I’m wondering if the hair there will ever grow back?? It’s strange because in the places where the scabs are the hair is trying to grow back but falls out because the scabs are still healing up. But in the bare/healed spots, it just won’t grow..??
Will the hair ever grow back once all of the scabs are healed up??
Is there any sort of cream I can put on the scabs??
By the way, he still seems really healthy and feeling good (I do know that Guinea Pigs will hide their signs of pain since they are prey animals, but he doesn’t do anything even when I stroke him on the scabs..) and he still has clean eyes, nose, clean bottom, and healthy skin and hair.
So..overall, is it likely that the hair will grow back, and the scabs will heal??
Thanks!!! 
I really fear your guinea pigs has a nasty case if mites and left untreated they will take his life. You need to get him to an EXOTIC vet asap for treatment. Exotics are the only vets that have gone to the extra schooling to specialize in guinea pigs.Guinea pigs are very sensitive to antibiotics, what will cure your cat will kill your guinea pig.
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Posted in Pet Hair Loss |
Tags: allergies, animal, cat, cats, Dermatitis, diet, Dog, dog care, dogs, Guinea Pig, hair loss, health, hot, infection, loss of fur, nutrition, Pets, prevention, puppies, skin, Treatment |
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