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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. Sort By: Date | Popularity
![]() XYLITOL: Danger or Delight For Dogs?What is "xylitol"? Xylitol is a white crystal substance that looks and tastes like sugar. On food labels for people, xylitol is broadly classified as a carbohydrate.
For the purposes of human consumption, xylitol is very slowly absorbed and only partially utilized. These two characteristics contrast sharply to sugar. Because xylitol... ![]() Dog Ear Health and CareSome 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... ![]() How To Conquer The Matting Issue In Long Haired DogsHow 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... ![]() What You Need To Know And Understand About Dog Food LabelsThe 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... ![]() Tooth Brushing Tricks For Your DogKnowing 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... ![]() Tooth And Dental Care For DogsOne 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... ![]() Solving The Tear Staining In Small Dog BreedsThere 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...
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