Dogs´ Info Planet Latest articles from Dogs´ Info Planet (http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com) http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com 2012-05-25T03:17:26+01:00 text/html 2008-04-18T20:03:16+01:00 http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial">How often should I bathe my dog?<o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial">Commercial soaps and shampoos, even those designed for dogs, contain chemicals that can strip your dog's fur of moisture and dry out the skin. Therefore, it is important that you don't bathe your dog more than necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> You can and should give your dog a bathe if he has rolled in something smelly, gone swimming or romped through the mud. Overall, though, daily combing will keep your dog very clean,<span>  </span>and he shouldn't need more than one bathe per month. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> When I do bathe my dog, what are the best shampoos to use? <o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial">Choose a shampoo and/or conditioner suitable to your breed's texture. Soft, silky-haired breeds need conditioner to keep their hair in top shape. Coarse or wire-haired breeds need only shampoo, and using a conditioner on them is wasted effort. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial">How often should I clip my dog's nails?<o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial">Dog's should have their nails clipped on a monthly basis. It is best to use clippers designed especially for a dog's nails rather than human clippers or scissors.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> Additional care should be taken if your dog is one of the breeds with dark nails, as it can be much harder to tell how close to the 'quick' you are.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial">What are the health risks of fleas?<o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial">Fleas are more than an annoyance! Aside from the itching and 'hot spots' they can create on your dog's skin, they are also carriers of tapeworms. All your dog has to do is eat a flea that happens to be carrying a tapeworm egg, and you've got an additional problem on your hand. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> Fleas, however, are easily controlled with topical solutions, some of which can offer continuous protection for up to 3 months.<span>   </span>Make sure that you treat your dog as soon as possible when you find evidence of fleas. Untreated, the fleas will multiply and invade not just your dog's fur, but also your carpets and bedding.</span><strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></em></strong></font></p> http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com/grooming-a374.html Caring for your dog's coat.