Matted Dog Hair | How to Demat Your Dog the Easy and Painless Way

Matted hair on your dog can be very tricky to handle on your own. A trip to a professional groomer is what most people do these days. This video shows a really easy way to deal with You dogs Matted Hair by yourself, saving a costly trip to the groomers every month or so.

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Matted Dog Hair | How to Demat Your Dog the Easy and Painless Way

Transcript.
got three pretty distinct maths here but

what you need to do always with a mat is

look at the base see how tight it is to

the skin this one’s about that far out

from the skin which is great that’s not

a tight math this is about ten days to

two weeks and she’s been out playing and

scratching and it’s rained and and so

that you got that little mat and you can

see the line of the mat right along here

and then you’ve got loose hair here what

you want to do is break up these mats

and then brush them brush them out a

little bit at a time and I’m going to

take the lower one first I’m going to

pull these two back so I’ve got good

view of this particular mat there’s kind

of a core here the core here what I’m

going to do is start on the outside and

I’m going to I’m going to brush it out

from different directions to get the mat

to break up and I’m brushing very

lightly my hand is between the dog and

the brush I’m not pulling the hair I’m

just kind of hitting it with the tip of

the brush and then pulling it down want

these others out of the way

and see that rats starting to break up

see that line is getting smaller and

smaller without me having to rip out

coat but just pulling from the side and

working the mat from different

directions

I’ll see half of that mat is gone okay

we’ve got this what’s left of the mat is

here so I keep working it

just a little bit at a time right

against my hand if it’s tighter to the

skin then it’s more work and you have to

be sure not to to scratch the dot

another brush I can use to do that is a

small stat slicker I’ll take this cat

slicker I’ll do the same thing just take

a corner of it and this is a soft very

soft tip on this and very gently I’ll do

the same thing and I’ll just work it

very gently out I’m never pulling hair

out

I’m just gently working that mat to

where I break up the mat you can take

your fingers and break up the mat a

little bit silky puppies at this age

Matt a lot because they’re starting to

change code a little bit

whichever these brushes is the easiest

for you that’s what I would use you can

also use a pin brush to do the same

thing this is pretty good to size pin

brush but again you work to the side and

then from all different angles until you

get that mat to break apart and it’s

very gentle doesn’t hurt the dog but you

get the job done

and when it looks like that Matt’s

pretty much gone little farfel right

there very gently I’m pulling the brush

to the skin and then out but I’m not

poking the dog with it and I’m not

pulling on the hair that hard and be

very gentle I’m just putting the brush

to the skin and pulling out gently and

then working that again from overand

directions

okay that’s brushing through there

pretty easily so I have the mat out yep

except for a little tiny piece which is

right there

and you need to be very gentle when you

brush a comb through that so if you hit

one of those mats you’re not going to

hurt the dog so there’s two little

pieces right there stay honey good girl

I’m going to take the slicker brush and

see if I can get those out of there and

I’m not raking her skin I’m very being

very gentle with this my fingers back

behind there run the brush through it

one more time and I’ll run the comb

through it okay that part of the mat is

gone.

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How To Teach Your Dog To Sit In Easy To Follow Steps

Teaching your dog to sit is one of the first things every new dog owner will teach their dog to do. There are many methods for doing this and most are a lot more complicated than they need to be.

We have followed The American Kennel Club for some time now and this video on teaching your dog to sit is very good.  If you prefer to read we have included the video transcript below.

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Hi my name is Nancy field I’m a

certified professional dog trainer and

I’m a family matters instructor here at

Port Chester obedience training Club

this is my dog Emma she’s a Labrador

Retriever and Emma and I are going to

show you today how to teach your dog to

sit we’re going to start with a food

Lord to get the dog to sit so you’ll

need lots of small treats ready to go in

your pockets a lure is like a magnet on

the dog’s nose so you want to make sure

your dog is very interested in the treat

before you start with the dog standing

you’re gonna put the treat right in

front of her nose and then lift it up a

little bit good girl and then deliver

the treat when a dog’s head goes up

naturally, her rear end will start to go

down so it’s usually not too hard to get

your dog to sit for a lord if instead of

sitting if your dog jumps up to get the

treat just don’t give it to her and wait

for her to sit and then deliver the tree

good girl

once your dog is sitting every time

easily for the lure then we have to

start to fade the lure and turn it into

a hand signal you can start by having

food in both of your hands drop your

leash on the floor and step on it so

both of your hands are free I’m just

gonna pretend to lure her good girl and

then feed her from the other hand so

she’s starting to learn that the food is

not necessarily right in front of her

nose when she’s doing the behaviour good

girl

pretty soon you should be able to use a

plain hand signal with your flat hand

facing up and then reward your dog later

good girl

be sure to let her know when she’s

finished with the exercise and she can

now move so again first comes the hand

signal good girl

then praise your dog to let her know she

did the right thing and then give her

the tree once your dog knows how to sit

for a hand signal, we can also teach her

the verbal cue sit we start with the

hand signal because that’s your dog’s

native language body language she knows

how to follow motion

English however is a foreign language to

her so we have to teach that to her

specifically, you’ll start by saying the

verbal cue first and then showing her

what you want by using the hand signal

EMA sit good girl Emma sit

after many repetitions, she’ll learn to

also do the behavior on the verbal cue

alone Emma

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Dog Pencil Sketch Portraits The Ultimate Dog Lover Gift | Cat Sketches | Animal Sketches | Pet Sketches

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All they require from customers to create a stunning Pet Pencil Sketch Portrait is a really good quality photo of their pet.  There are easy to follow instructions on uploading this photo which is easy to follow listed on the Pet Pencil Sketch page.

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Can Cats Eat Potatoes | Are Potatoes Ok To Feed To A Cat?

Can Cats Eat Potatoes?  Strange question you might say, not really, its a very common question asked online.

You are just enjoying your delicious lunch with all your favorite foods including potato. Your cat is showing interest to share your food. But you are a bit hesitant to offer as you are unsure how it will impact your cat’s digestive system.

You might be thinking the potato is safe. Still, you are looking at your smartphone to Google: Can cats eat potatoes?

This is a common scenario in many households with pets. We understand your concerns. We will help you to satisfy your curious mind in the following.

 

When Potatoes Are Considered Safe for Cats?

 

Many things depend on the type of potatoes you are planning to offer to your feline friend. The preparation will make a big difference between a satisfied and a sick cat. You can offer cooked potatoes to your cat. Raw potatoes contain a toxic know as an alkaloid. However, this toxic will be destroyed during the cooking process. So, you should not be worried if your pet is sharing your potatoes.

Though cooked potatoes can be served to cat, you will have to serve it without seasoning. Cats might find it hard to digest seasonings. Also, we normally prepare potatoes using garlic and onion.

These are not safe for cats. You should always remember that a high dose of any vegetable can be poisonous to cats. When it comes to garlic, it is five times more poisonous than onions for your cats and dogs. So, make sure that you are not using these ingredients in preparation if you are planning to serve it to your cat.

 

Which Potatoes Are Best?

 

Steamed and boiled potatoes are best for your cats. You should avoid fried potatoes as they contain unhealthy fats and cooking oils. Also, you will have to serve in moderation even if you are using steamed potatoes. Too much consumption will cause weight gain. You can simply add a little amount in their regular food instead of serving potatoes alone. A small spoonful cooked potatoes can be served to your pet once in a while.

 

Which Potatoes Are Worst?

 

When steamed potatoes are considered best for occasional eating, raw potatoes are considered the worst cat foods. The same is about the potato feel. You should never offer potato feel and raw potato to your cat. These foods can be poisonous. Your little friend can be seriously ill after consuming it. Therefore, you should keep raw potatoes out of the reach of your cat to avoid an unpredictable situation

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What Happens When Your Cat Eats Raw Potatoes?

 

Your cat might be seriously ill. Whenever you notice your cat is eating potato peels and raw potatoes, take to your pet to the veterinarian immediately. These foods might have a bad reaction causing vomiting, diarrhea, or more severe complications.

 

Conclusion

 

Cats mostly rely on meat for survival. You can give your pet some non-meat food. However, you will have to do proper research to avoid any serious impact. Some foods can be served cooked like potatoes. However, the raw form can be dangerous. Proper research is a must to protect your pet from major side effects.

 

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Can Dogs Eat Cauliflower | Is It OK For My Dog To Eat Cauliflower?

Can Dogs Eat Cauliflower, Is It OK For My Dog To Eat Cauliflower?  Strange questions you might think, but you might be surprised to know it’s a very common question which gets asked often in the dog-owning community.

As you read on, you will find the answer to this very question. Every dog owner dreams of ways to give their dogs the best treats and still keep them in good health.

Unfortunately, not all great dog treats come with the benefit of promoting your dog’s health and overall wellbeing. Are you searching for the best treats to give your dogs?

The cauliflower may be something you would want to give attention to. Many dog owners have been debating whether cauliflower is healthy for dogs or not. If you have been asking questions if it’s ok or not for you to feed your dog cauliflower, this post is for you.

Feeding your dog cauliflower can be one very good option. Cauliflower is one very healthy vegetable you can train your dog with. However, like every other treat given to pets, giving your dog cauliflower is something you should do with caution.

When given in moderation, cauliflower can be a very healthy snack for your dog. Let’s see some guidelines on how best to feed your dog with cauliflower and some important things you should know about cauliflower.

 

Best practises on feeding your dog cauliflower

 

While you can feed your dog some raw cauliflower, it is always advisable to opt for small quantities of cooked cauliflower. Raw cauliflower has been found to give dogs gas, so there may really be no reason to give your dog raw cauliflower. It is a healthy practice to roast, steam or boil the flower before giving it to your dog. You don’t need any butter or oil while cooking your dog’s cauliflower in order not to upset your dog’s stomach.

 

Important Facts About Cauliflower

 

While cooking cauliflower for your dog, you don’t need to add any onion or garlic or ingredients from these spices. Studies have shown that garlic, onion and their derivatives can be quite toxic to your dog and make the dog very sick.

Also, it is wrong to give your dog jarred, canned or frozen cauliflower that contains seasonings like sodium. Most frozen and canned vegetables come loaded with very large salt contents which can be quite harmful to your dog.

 

Finally, avoid overfeeding your dog with cauliflower. If you must give your dog this vegetable, do so sparingly to prevent the excess gas cauliflower introduces into the body of dogs when given in excess.

 

Conclusively, you can give your dogs very small amounts of cooked cauliflower without seasoning, which have been found to be quite safe for dogs when given in very small amounts.

Like with most of the foods you give your dog, avoid giving your dog excess cauliflower and watch out for any signs of serious digestive problems like diarrhea and vomiting.

The moment you notice any of these warning signs of a possible digestive problem in your dog, do not hesitate to contact your local vet shop for immediate diagnosis and treatment.

Hope this helped answer your question.

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The Perfect Pet Memorial Gift Mini Urn Ring For Grieving Pet Lovers

Losing a beloved pet is a heartwrenching time for every pet lover.  The grief is very real and some would say on a par with the loss of a close relative or friend.

Our pets love us unconditionally and the bond we create with them is very real. Only a pet lover can understand another’s pain when they lose their beloved furry best friend.

We are known for creating beautiful custom Pet Portrait’s for our customers but most do not know we also stock some stunning Pet memorial gifts too.

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Our beautifully unique 925 Sterling Silver Paw Urn Memorial Rings are not only stunning to look at but are made with expert jewellers. Our mini urn rings look like normal rings but they conceal a little screw at the bottom when you undo it, it reveals a recess in the ring where you can keep some of your beloved pets ashes.

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Can Dogs Eat Nectarines | Can I Feed My Dog Peaches Or Nectarines?

Can Dogs Eat Nectarines? Strange question?  Not really. This is a very common question asked by concerned dog owners. Like plums and peaches, nectarines are a member of the family of sweet and tasty Rosaceae fruits fully packed with a number of health benefits. But when it comes to feeding nectarines to the dogs the question arises can dogs eat nectarines’. But before answering this question you should know what nectarines are and what are their pros and cons.

 

What nectarines are?

 

Nectarines are a kind of peaches with smooth skin. Skin is the only apparent difference between peaches and nectarines otherwise both are genetically similar. The flesh of nectarines can be yellow or white. White nectarines are sweeter than yellow nectarines. Like peaches, nectarines can be clingstone or freestone. You will have to nibble the clingstone nectarines around the pit to eat them.

 

Pros of eating nectarines

 

• Nectarines are full of nutrition as they have minerals like beta-carotene and vitamin A in abundance which can help in maintaining the health of your teeth, bones, and skin
• Moreover, they help in improving your digestion as they are full of fibrous content.
• They also take care of your health in general due to the presence of potassium in them.

 

Cons of your dog eating nectarines

 

• The pit of nectarines can cause choking issues and it contains traces of cyanide (yes really.. that stuff that’s very bad for your health). Though nothing is evident about the effect of cyanide traces on their flesh around the pit but it can be avoided by cutting carefully around the pit.
• You should avoid eating canned nectarines as they may have sugar in high concentrations which can be harmful to you as well as your dog’s health. So you should be careful while feeding nectarines to your dog.
• If any of the following symptoms are noticed, you should take your dog to your vet immediately. These symptoms, caused by swallowing the pit accidentally, may include unsteadiness, vomiting, panting and painful stomach, etc. The effect of toxins swallowed accidentally by your dog in the form of a pit may depend upon the weight and size of the dog. They can suffer from poisoning caused by the traces of cyanide in the pit.
• If your dog eats fruits with pits or seeds regularly then with time he can suffer from toxicity due to the accumulation of traces of cyanide in his body.
• If your dog eats the pit of nectarines then he can be at great risk of blockage in the intestinal tracts as it can stick into it. So to ensure the safety of your dog you should slice the fruits with pit or seed before giving them to your dog.

 

Answer to the initial question: Can dogs eat nectarines?

 

The answer to the initial question is Yes’.

But you will have to be careful while feeding your dog with nectarines. You should start giving him nectarines in small quantities in your supervision. You can increase its quantity as well as frequency if no ill-effect is observed. You should never feed nectarines to your dog overly as the sugar in them can be harmful for their teeth and body weight. You should not allow your dog to eat seeds, pits, stones or pips in the fruits as the toxic content on them can be dangerous for his health.

 

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