Dee-O-Gee Franklin - THE DOG BLOG

Words of Wisdom About Doodle Grooming There is no official doodle clip. Every groomer establishes their own standard, according to what they like to do. Words like ‘short’ or ‘long’ are totally subjective. To a groomer, they are meaningless. One person’s long is way too short for someone else. Instead use inches. I want his body 1” Long. his legs 2” long and blended to the body. Ears, 2” longer than the ear leather. Beard, 1” Top of head, 2” That is groomer speak and your groomer will cry with gratitude. Keep in mind that the longer the haircut, the more often you have to come in for grooming. Hair grows at the same rate and the long style gives it a head start. It’s the exceptional pet owner who can maintain coat longer than 4”. You don’t have the skill or equipment. It’s a challenge, even for a professional. That’s why it costs. Take a metal comb through after your brush.  Just to be sure. Tell the groomer you want the longest guard comb. (1” ) if that’s to long ask to go down 1 ...

Gentle Relief for Dog Anal Gland Issues Dr. Karen Becker’s Guide Get the scoop about the scoot. Dietary tips, supplements, and remedies to restore and promote healthy gland function. Anal gland issues in dogs (and sometimes cats) are a common modern problem, often stemming from dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors. In a healthy pet, these scent glands help with communication and should express naturally during defecation. However, many dogs (and some cats) today suffer from chronic gland issues due to recurrent inflammation, poor diet, allergies, and microbiome imbalances. These tiny glands are located just inside your pet’s rectum at around the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions. These sacs are lined with oil and sweat glands and produce a thick, yellowish-brown liquid with a distinctly fishy odor—once you smell this odor you’ll never forget it. Normally, when your dog (or cat) has a bowel movement, the pressure of the stool naturally squeezes these glands, releasing a small a...