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Tear Stains . . .?

What are tear stains and what causes them?

Dogs have tear ducts that go from their eye to the back of their throat. These ducts allow the tears to drain into the back of their throat. In some dogs, the ducts aren’t developed well, so the tears don’t drain into the throat, but they come out onto the dog's coat, which causes staining. If a dog has excessive tearing, take him to a vet to make sure the ducts aren’t blocked … vets can unblock them or prescribe medication.

In some dogs, especially little ones, the ducts aren’t developed, in which case, you will always have to wipe the tears away because the enzymes will cause the hair to stain.

How often...?

Once a month should suffice - only bathe a dog when they need it. Try to schedule it at the same time your are due to reapply their flea protection treatment.

Trimming Nails

How often should a pet's nails be trimmed?

The average for most pets is to trim nails every six to eight weeks. You must pay attention to your pet's nails. Nails should be kept short. If you don’t trim them regularly, the nails can curl and grow into the pads, which is very painful. If you can hear your pet’s nails clicking when they walk, they are probably too long. Long nails can lead to bone and joint problems, because your pet isn't able to walk right.

Cats' nails are easier to trim, because they are white and it is easy to see where the nail bed is so you know where to stop. It is more difficult with dogs, because their toenails are black and you can't see the nail bed. I recommend going to a vet and having them show you how to do it and where to stop so that you don't cut to the quick — which means you've cut into the vein.

Dogs who walk a lot on sidewalks and asphalt, ("city dogs") will wear their nails down that way and might not need to have them trimmed as often as dogs who only walk in grass or soft areas.

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Once a month should suffice - only bathe a dog when they need it. Try to schedule it at the same time your are due to reapply their flea protection treatment.

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