petcare

Brushing Your Pet's Teeth Brushing your pet's teeth might seem like an unlikely feat, but veterinarians say it's a great idea. "The gold standard is to brush your pet's teeth on a daily basis," Cruz says. Not realistic? Aim for once or twice a week. At the pet store , pick up a cat or dog toothpaste and a toothbrush kit, which includes a special toothbrush or a small brush that fits over your finger and inserts easily into your pet's mouth. Avoid human toothpaste, which can upset pets' stomachs. Go slowly , Cruz says. Start by massaging your pet's muzzle for a week. Later, dab the lips with pet toothpaste. Next, introduce your pet to the toothbrush. "Don't put them in a headlock," she says, "but let them chew, let them play with it." Then you can start brushing the teeth, as many as your pet will allow in one sitting. With a cat or small dog , you can forgo the toothbrush. Simply apply toothpaste to a Q-tip, s

Why grooming is important for pets Great prepping is about something beyond having a quiet pet. You're likewise handling potential wellbeing conditions, says Bernadine Cruz, DVM, a veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Hills, Calif. Here's the manner by which to think about your pet before any issues crop up.  Hide . Brush your feline or pooch a few times each week, Cruz says, regardless of whether it has short hair. This will trim down on hairballs, which felines quite often upchuck or dispense with in the litter box. At times, however, a serious hairball can cause stomach or intestinal blockages. Hairballs aren't as large an issue for hounds, yet they do happen.  Eyes and ears . At the point when your pet looks up at you with worshiping eyes , they ought to be "decent and clear, and sparkly and sodden looking," Cruz says. Tell your veterinarian on the off chance that you see any redness or disturbance, or an overcast eye.  Ears ne