Money Saving Pet Hygiene Tips

Did you know that keeping your pet clean can SAVE you money? I’m as interested in saving money as the next person and if it means I get to keep my pet healthy at the same time, then tell me more! From tooth brushing and ear cleaning to nail trimming and bathing, there are many things that you can do for your pets to keep them healthy. If this ends up meaning that you can spend less money fixing preventable problems, then it’s a win-win!

Nail Trimming 101

I used to have a dog that would chew his own nails so that we wouldn't have to cut them!  He hated having his nails cut!  Sometimes, though, we had to help him keep up with the job.  We can all benefit from knowing how to properly cut our pet's nails.  We have added a video to our website that shows how to trim a dog's nails and it can also be found on YouTube.  YouTube video  A cat's nail trimming is essentially the same.  It is actually easier, if you can get your kitty to hold still and cooperate!  But that's another story. 

Keep in mind that as you get near the "quick" (the blood vessel) the nerve sensitivity increases and there is a pinching sensation that some pets anticipate will be worse than it actually is.  Be sure to go slow and try not to cut the nails back too far.  This will help your pet build trust in your ability and minimize fear of the procedure.