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The proper feeding in dogs is more important than we can imagine, among other things because if we give our dog food balanced and with the necessary nutrients, their health will be in good condition but it will also be their fur, which is very important to have it in mind when it comes to properly feed our pet, in this case to our dog.

Having a dog whose coat is shiny and soft is really great, besides being a sign of good health. To achieve this coat is not enough to wash our dog’s hair with a good shampoo, but the food has an important role to make fur look perfect at all times during his lifetime. Read the rest of this entry »

First on the hit parade of external parasites of dogs, the flea is an insect that feeds on blood. By biting the dog, fleas cause allergies. The dog scratches or bites, sometimes until they bleed. The excoriations are infected and get worse until the pyoderma (skin infection), which may be more or less serious.

All dogs do not exhibit the same sensitivity to flea bites. In the same group of dogs, some can scratch, while others show no skin lesion, although they sometimes carry fleas. For example, the Scottish are quite sensitive to dermatitis allergy to flea bites. The flea essentially lives on land, in the external environment, and its attachment to the dog is only temporary.

If the disease by fleas this is seasonal, from late spring to autumn, it is not uncommon to see animals suffer pullicose allergenic throughout the year, when their home was contaminated. Fleas and their droppings are very easy to see in the dog’s coat. It will treat the dog and the environment (basket, sofas, armchairs, etc …) Read the rest of this entry »

Different breeds have different coats in terms of length, there are several methods of layer: short, medium and longer distinguish different textures. Moreover, many breeds have a dense undercoat, which provide protection against inclement weather.

Brushing is a fundamental practice for all dog breeds, which differ in the kind of useful to employ, as well as the frequency of this fact. The dogs usually have two seasons thundamentales moulting and regeneration of hair over the years, that generally coincide with the spring and fall.

Also during the year also sees decline and regeneration of the layer, in a more or less acute. In dogs with short hair and smooth, daily brushing with a mitt or brush soft ensures the removal of dead hair and promotes healthy skin and free of parasites. Read the rest of this entry »