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Dematting Your Dog: Getting Rid of Bad Hair Days

Susan Stekoll — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:49:27 +0000

Dogs with beautiful long hair can end up with some really bad hair days if their coat isn’t properly maintained. Unfortunately, no matter how conscientious an owner is, dematting your dog is inevitable at times. However, it doesn’t have to be painful to your dog, nor do you have to rip out lots of coat if proper technique is used. Here, Linda demontrates how to get the job done the right way for both you and your dog.
Linda has been grooming Silky Terriers for over 30 years.

Dogs Sometimes Need Blood Too

Susan Stekoll — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:09:57 +0000

Unfortunately, dogs sometimes need a blood transfusion, whether it be from an accident, an illness, or an inherited disease. A few of the common causes of needing blood, or blood components, such as platets or plasma, for a dog include autoimmune diseases, heat stroke, parvo, diarrhea, or Von Willebrand disease. The Rocky Mountain Blood Services is a blood bank that that provides blood for dogs and cats thoughout the United States. This video discusses dog ‘blood types’, what dogs can be donors, and the actual procedure that is involved in giving blood. What is amazing is all the benefits your dog gets by being a donor.

The Ins and Outs of Puppy Shots

Susan Stekoll — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:01:08 +0000

Getting a puppy is great fun. But keeping track of when your puppy needs shots, and what they are, can get confusing. As your puppy grows to adulthood, what shots are needed then? How about your Senior dog?
This informational video explains all these commonly asked questions and more.

Genetic Eye Diseases in Dogs

Susan Stekoll — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:05:38 +0000

For both puppy buyers and new breeders, how to help avoid genetic eye diseases in dogs. Dr Steve Roberts is a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist and an ACVO diplomate. He demonstrates an eye exam looking common problems, such as PRA, or Progressive Rentinal Atrophy. He also discusses frequent questions about eye problems in dogs, as well as the signs and symptions.

Rally-A new Dog Obedience Sport

Susan Stekoll — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:01:17 +0000

Rally is a new dog sport based on obedience, but it definitely is not boring.Dogs seem to love it and learn manners at the same time. The dogs learn the basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay and heel, but in a positive approach that the dog loves. AKC now has Rally performance events.

‘How to’ Be Your Dog’s Leader

Susan Stekoll — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:35:08 +0000

Establishing who’s the leader with your dog can help you avoid many behavioral problems. Eric Gallespy discusses how to be your dog’s leader, establishing boundaries, and why it is important. He gives several do’s and don’ts to gain the behavior you want in your dog.

‘How to’ Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Susan Stekoll — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:03:44 +0000

Inspired to be as kind to my dog’s teeth as I am to mine, Trish shows us all how to properly brush canine teeth. She also discusses what you can add to your dog’s drinking water to help oral care.

A trip to the Dog Dentist

Susan Stekoll — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:21:43 +0000

There are only approximately 60 Board Certified Veterinary Dentists in the US. Dr Tony M. Woodward, who is one of them, graciously let me follow him around for a day. This video is a highlight of a boxer undergoing gingivectomy surgery.

Puppy Birth of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Susan Stekoll — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:09:28 +0000

Since this is the ‘birth’, of PuppiesAndDogsInfo.com, it seemed only fitting that the first video tutorial was of a puppy ‘birth’. The ‘Mama Dog’ was very calm, and knew exactly what to do. She had 10 perfect puppies in a little over an hour.