Every responsible horse owner knows well just how important regular hoof trimming is. It helps keep the horse healthy and beautiful. Horses who have poorly maintained hooves will eventually start suffering from lameness. This condition is caused by discomfort and pain that they feel in their legs due to excess material on their hooves. It […]
One of the most important tasks in maintaining your horse’s health is hoof trimming. Horses that don’t have their hoofs trimmed regularly can start suffering from lameness, a condition that can greatly affect their health. Horses who suffer from lameness have a distinctive unusual walk which is caused by the pain they feel in their […]
Goats are not only known for their superbly nutritious cheese and milk, but also for their luscious coating. Just like you would harvest wool from sheep. In fact, fiber from goat’s coating is a highly sought resource for exclusive and expensive clothing items.
You might have heard of cashmere, cashgora, angora, mohair coats; they all come […]
Although not as diverse as dogs, sheep have also been the subject of intense breeding and selection for their valuable wool and dairy products. Currently, there is just over 1000 unique sheep breeds in the whole world. In the United States, that number settles around 50 distinct sheep breeds.
Some of these breeds are good at […]
How to groom a dog is something you should learn and appreciate for multiple reasons.
It makes your dog look kempt, pleasant and sociable, which alleviates concern of people he may interact with. First impression is very important for everyone, and people will react positively to a well-groomed dog.
By grooming your dog, you are […]
You know what the holy grail of dog care is?
Combining petting and grooming into one action!
Dog grooming gloves come awfully close to achieving that goal.
Sure, grooming involves a lot more than just hair brushing. It includes nail clipping, hair trimming, teeth brushing, and bathing.
However, those activities are not nearly as frequent as is the case […]
Although cats are very skilled and diligent when it comes to keeping themselves clean, that doesn’t mean they don’t need help in grooming. Particularly if you have only one cat. As cats are to some extent social animals, this means they would get no help in this from other cats.
Moreover, if you own a cat, […]
If you are already a happy owner of a snuggly, purring kitty, you know that they are very attentive when it comes to grooming themselves.
On top of that, most cats are indoors and have much lesser degree in variation than dogs.
There are basically three variants of domestic cats:
Short-haired – the vast majority of cats.
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Grooming is far more than just making your dog look good. You should consider grooming as a preemptive health checkup. It is a way of making sure your furry best friend doesn’t have any life-endangering ticks, fleas, rashes, and bumps.
More importantly, dogs with longer hair absolutely must be groomed on a regular basis to not […]
Are you tired of having to deal with your dog’s damp hair after every bath? Are towels not sufficient to dry off the hair of your large four-legged baby? Why not invest in a good quality dog blow dryer?
Pet blow dryers are specially designed and made to safely and efficiently dry your dog’s coat. A […]
