Sandy Schneider - Articles

Sandy Schneider, author, is a devoted dog mom. Agility, grooming, obedience, and just plain having fun with her bichon dogs are her passion. She operates http://www.bichonworld.com and invites you to visit the site for great information and articles.

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Dog Ear Health and Care
Some breeds of dogs are more susceptible than others to ear disease. Dogs whose ears "drop" or fall over the opening of the ear canals are the most suceptible to ear problems. Ears that drop allow moisture and debris to build up in the ear canal. Making the situation even... Read
By: Sandy Schneider | 06/06/2008 | Pets
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How To Conquer The Matting Issue In Long Haired Dogs
How do mats happen? What can we do to prevent them? And how to we get them out? Left in its natural state, the hair in our dog's coat gets little tangles just from normal, daily activity. Just rolling and rooting around leads to tangles! Scratching also creates tangles. For... Read
By: Sandy Schneider | 27/01/2008 | Pets
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What You Need To Know And Understand About Dog Food Labels
The recent pet food recalls have been a wake-up call for dog owners. Because of this, we all need to learn more about how to interpret dog food labels. This article provides some of the most basic regulations related to labeling of commercial dog foods. First of all, it is important... Read
By: Sandy Schneider | 01/01/2008 | Pets
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Tooth Brushing Tricks For Your Dog
Knowing the tricks of getting your fur pal to enjoy brushing makes it easy, fun, and quick! Here are some proven steps to ensure a pooch with a positive attitude about tooth brushing. A positive attitude translates to happy cooperation at tooth brushing time each day. For more great tips on caring... Read
By: Sandy Schneider | 27/01/2007 | Pets
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Tooth And Dental Care For Dogs
One of the most important things we can do to protect the health and actually promote longevity in our dogs is tooth brushing! Dental health is critically essential for wellness of the major systems of the entire body! More on this and other dog care subjects can be found... Read
By: Sandy Schneider | 14/01/2007 | Pets
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Solving The Tear Staining In Small Dog Breeds
There are several dog breeds that have an inherent issue with tear staining. The most obvious ones are the white or light color dogs such as the Bichon breeds. Although they by no means are the only ones, the bichon breeds, being long-haired, non shedding breeds, tend to need daily... Read
By: Sandy Schneider | 21/12/2006 | Pets