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When looking at grooming tools, do you ever wonder why some of them are made with curves where you expect them to be straight or flat? From combs to brushes and even shears, curves are popular when it comes to pet grooming. If you consider the fact that dogs are built of curves and contours, it makes sense that some tools just work better if they are created to work around the shape of the animal on which we will be using them.When choosing a slicker-style brush, you will see that some are …

As summer wanes and the days become shorter, your pet may respond with increased shedding. The change of light triggers them to drop their summer coat in preparation for a thicker winter coat to grow. Seasonal shedding is noticed most in dogs with double coats, such as Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Collies, Samoyeds, and any dog with a similar coat. These types of coats tend to undergo two primary shed cycles a year, in the spring and the fall. To get a grip on seasonal sheddin …

While it’s true that wild canids take care of their hygiene needs without human assistance, they don’t live in our homes. Sure, a wolf can swim in a stream and roll in the dirt to care for his coat. But that won’t control doggy odors. When your floor is the ground, muddy paws don’t need to be clean. However, carpeting or tile is a different story.The fact is that pet owners have different expectations for cleanliness than their four-footed friends. So, it falls to us to brush teeth, give baths, …