Dog Care Supplies

Dog care supplies mean much more than just basic food and shelter for dogs. In fact, dog supplies nowadays include everything that may keep a dog happy and healthy. There are many pet shops that offer a comprehensive range of dog supplies.

Dog care supplies are categorized as basic, functional and pampering. Basic dog supplies include dog collars, grooming supplies, beds, kennels and food. The functional dog supplies include gates, doors, and fences, and dog treats, toys and aromatherapy massage oils are examples of pampering supplies.

Dog beds are among the most important basic supplies. Beds help keep a dog's bones and joints healthy. Many pet shops stock dog-training supplies that are essentially training aids and equipment designed to make a dog's training easier and more effective. They also include special dog collars designed to punish a dog for undesirable behavior. Doghouses come in different size and makes, including plastic and wooden houses. A good doghouse should be big enough for a dog to turn freely inside and must be durable enough to provide long-term shelter. Dog-grooming supplies include dog shampoos, conditioners; nail clippers, brushes and combs. There are also specific dog hygiene supplies for a dog's ears, eyes and teeth.

There are three types of dog food -- moist, dry and semi-moist dog food. Dog food should be nutritionally balanced regardless of its form. In addition, all dog food supplies should be stored properly in a cool dry place, so that the nutritional value is not lost.

Dog health care supplies are fast becoming an integral part of dog care. General dog health care supplies can be purchased without prescriptions. They include dog vitamins and supplements, flea, tick care dog supplies and dog dental care products. Pampering dog supplies include everything from dog crates, grooming supplies, toys, and costumes. These supplies are available online and dog owners can order by looking through online catalogues.



By Alison Cole

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How to Give Your Dog a Pill

Often times when you take your dog to the vet for an illness you are given oral medication to administer. Even if your vet demonstrates how to give the medicine, the situation may be very different once you get your pet home. After all, in the pet hospital, most dogs are either so freaked out or scared that they are either frozen stiff or will tolerate anything in exchange for getting out of there. They are out of their element and territory when in the exam room. In his home environment, however your dog is more at ease and will try to push his limits more easily.

Methods for giving a dog a pill can vary depending on the size and disposition of the dog. Smaller dogs are more easily medicated up on a table or counter top. Larger dogs are easier to treat while they are sitting on the floor. It is easiest to medicate a dog with two people; one person to restrain and the other to administer the medicine.
As the restrainer, with a small dog, you will need to hold the dog up on a table or counter top. Hold his body sideways next to yours with his head point to your right, for example. You can hold him pointing towards the left but we will use this direction for our example. Wrap you right arm around the front of the dog holding his neck and chest close to you, so his head is pointing out of your grasp. Using your left arm, hold down his back end and stabilize his body so that when he wiggles he cannot get away. If he struggles, continue to hold him until he stops. Although it can last longer with some dogs, eventually they do give up to the idea that they aren't going to be able to get away with persuasion. With a larger dog, back him into a corner and make him sit down so he cannot back away. Straddle to dog and wrap one arm around his neck, stabilizing his head.
As the medicator, grasp the upper jaw just behind the front canine teeth. Be careful to not place your fingers too far under the teeth as a quick snap of the jaws could inflict a bite. Tilt his head back as far as you can. With the pill between your index finger and thumb, use your middle finger to open the mouth. Toss the fill as far back as possible and in the same motion push the pill even further back. Be as quick as you can to avoid an accidental bite.
Hold the mouth shut until the dog swallows. You can encourage swallowing by stroking the neck and throat.
Be sure the pill has been swallowed before letting the dog go.


There are some tips that can be considered that might help things along.


A Pet Piller or pill gun can be purchased at your veterinarian's office or at most pet stores. Although they can vary depending on where they are purchased, the overall method is the same. A cup like tip is used to place the pill while the other end is fixed with a trigger used to shoot the pill in the back of the mouth. The end with the pill is placed as far back into the mouth as possible. The trigger is pulled when the pill gun is in place, forcing the pill down. The purpose of the Pet Piller or pill gun is to keep your fingers out of the dog's mouth to prevent bite wounds or getting slobber on your fingers.
A muzzle can be used when giving a dog medication if he is ill tempered. Even though the mouth is forced shut with a muzzle in place, a Pet Piller can be used if the muzzle isn't too tight. Liquid medications can still be administered with a muzzle in place by inserting the dropper or needle-less syringe in the corner of the mouth.
A needle-less syringe full of water can be prepared and ready if the dog is refusing to swallow his pill. Forcing water after poking down a pill can help encourage him to swallow.
Some medications can be given in food. Be sure to ask your vet if his particular medication will be effective if given in this manner as some of them need to be given directly into the mouth. Some pills can be crushed and put in a small amount of food. Smaller pills can be hidden in soft foods; however be sure that your dog has eaten the food and the pill when using this method. Some dogs are pretty crafty and will spit pills out later so watch him carefully and know that he's getting his medicine.


If you've never medicated your dog before it can be scary at first and seem impossible. Very few dogs are so bad that medicating is impossible. It simply takes some getting used to proper restraint and having all supplies ready and on hand. By not making the situation in to a big ordeal and making a huge commotion, you will minimize the stress level for both you and your dog.




By Faith Eversole

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6 Dog Businesses You Can Start Today

Do you love working with dogs? You're not alone! Many savvy entrepreneurs are making it big with their own dog related business. The market for luxury dog businesses has never been stronger with people coddling and indulging their dogs like never before. Not sure which dog business to start? Here are some ideas to consider:

1. A Doggy Day Care Service

This business is becoming more and more popular with consumers who work full time and don't want their dogs to get lonely during the day. A day of fun and frolic for their canine companion while they're at work is a recipe for a happy dog and owner. No more guilty feelings about long hours spent at the office. I won't go into detail about how to start this business, I wrote a complete article on this topic which you can read here.

2. Dog Sitting Business

I don't know what I'd do without our pet sitter! Most dogs feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings when their owners go on vacation. A pet sitter visits your dog, feeds, them, walks them, and coddles them, usually for a price that's more economical than a boarding kennel. This service is quite in demand! We have to book our own pet setter several months in advance.

3. Dog Photography Business

Are you a whiz with a camera? There's a healthy market for photographers who specialize in photographing pets. Many photography studios won't allow dogs on the premises and aren't set up to accommodate dogs in their studios. The one time we took our dogs to be photographed at a local photography studio, the photographer appeared to be so afraid of dogs he could barely do his job! If you You don't even need to open a studio for this dog business. You can provide a mobile dog photography service and photograph dogs in their natural surroundings.

4. Professional Dog Walking Service

This type of dog business would be in great demand in a large city where people have less time and resources for exercising their dogs. Many hard working dog owners will gladly pay you to walk their beloved canines on a regular basis. Plus, this business has the added benefit of keeping you in shape!

5. Dog Bakery and Treat Shop

With the recent news that dogs had been poisoned by commercial dog foods, dog owners are looking for an alternative source for natural dog foods and treats. Why not start a business baking healthy, all natural dog cookies, cakes, pies, and other canine delicacies? Although you can open a full bakery, this is also a business you can run from home and sell your natural dog treats to local pet supply stores, health food stores, kennels, veterinarian offices, and online. If you choose to have a full dog bakery, sponsoring dog parties at your bakery is a great way to get extra income and publicity!

6. Dog Poop Scoop Business

Okay, it's not glamorous, but it's a needed service. Many people don't have the time to clean up canine waste material from the backyards. With almost no supplies or overhead other than advertising, you can develop a client list that will keep you busy and well fed. Advertising costs will be minimal as word of your service will spread by word of mouth. Don't underestimate the profit potential for this one!






By Kristie Leong M.D

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Pet Supplies For Dog Grooming

Dog grooming is essential to make your pet look sharp and pretty. Like human beings, you will notice a change in your pet as soon as you start grooming. It is a known fact that a well groomed human is high on confidence, energy and of a satisfied mind, and the same goes for pets. Good dog grooming also adds to the longevity of the pet's life. Here are some direct benefits of the dog grooming:

Healthy Coat: A regular brushing of the coat of any pet; be it a dog or a cat ensures that it has a smarter, brighter coat. It also keeps the coat and skin healthy. While most dogs do not require baths for a long while, a gentle brushing during the bath will work wonders for the pet coat. Brushing is essential for the distribution of the natural oils all through the body of the pet.

Other than that, the brushing has you spend some quality time with your pet. You can, at this time, find out and explore any bruises, small injuries, lumps, bumps and sores that you would find in your everyday life. The most important thing to remember when buying pet supplies is a quality brush for your pet's coat. There are many sorts available from hard bristle to very soft, all depending on the type of coat your pet has, a Dobermann Pinscher will need a different type of brush to that of an Old English Shepdog or Afghan hound. Therefore, make it a point to add a good coat brush to the list of your pet supplies.

Nails: are another problem in animals. One has to check the nails of their pets from time to time. Long nails do disappear themselves over the course of time, but they can create quite a nuisance value before they finally disappear. Scratchy pets, like a dog or a pet may have many abrasions and injuries due to scratching with a long nail. The nail itself may grow too long and get stuck in the flesh, make it quite difficult to remove it after a while.

You would require a pet nail cutter to cut your pet's nails. Adding a nail cutter to your list of pet supplies is a very good idea. After the coat, the hair of the pet is quite an important issue for the pet. If your pet has long hair, it is only proper to trim and cut them time to time. Some cats and dogs have too long hair and those may go into their eyes and ears, and cause problems. Therefore, adding a hair clipper to your list of pet supplies is a very good idea.

The best way to ensure that your pet is nicely groomed is to take the services of a professional pet groomer. A professional pet groomer has the experience and talent to take proper care of your pet. Make sure to do a proper research about the pet groomer. Some pet groomers specialize in cat grooming and dog grooming, while other pet groomers specialize in the grooming of other pets.

If you need further information on pet supplies including dog food and dog beds visit our on line store. We also have a great section on dog grooming for all sizes and breeds.




By Michael Bianco

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Dog Supplies Get Everything Your Pet Needs Online

Your dog, you love him to death, but the only thing that you don't like about the relationship is that you have to shop for dog supplies for him. It's a necessary evil because without them, your dog wouldn't make it. Well, since you have to do it, do it the easy way and shop for them online.

That's right, you can get all the dog supplies that your pooch needs without even stepping foot outside your home. Okay, so you might be thinking, how is that possible? Well, it is because there are many, many online retailers that offer a wide variety of dog supplies.

Like, maybe the dog supplies that you're looking for is something that your dog can sleep on instead of your bed every night, then you could turn to the all the bed options. There are those that are plain and just feature padding covered in a nice, plush fabric, but there are others of the luxury variety that even look like regular furniture, including miniature couches with cushions and beds that have bed frames, mattresses, comforters and pillows.

Or, maybe your dog is in need of a place to go when it's outside since it like to sit out there for most of the day. The dog supplies that you are looking for in that case would be a sturdy dog house. Just like the beds, they come in many different options from ones that look just like your house, others that are made out of logs, some that are made for two dogs, and you can even get ones that have multi-levels with an upper porch area if you like.

Along with the dog beds and dog houses, there are many other dog supplies that are also available through online shopping. Some of those include things perfect for sprucing up your dog's look like decorative collars and leashes that come in a variety of vibrant patterns and colors, clothes perfect for all occasions, and even jewelry. Yes, you can get jewelry for your dog. Costumes are another thing available for your pooch if you want to dress him up for the holidays like Halloween.
Other fun dog supplies you could get your dog are toys for playing, bones for chewing, and dog bowls with an ornamental twist that feature eye-catching design. There are specialty shampoo and conditioner items offered by manufacturers too, ideal for keeping your dog's coat shiny and healthy. And, if you need a better way to get your dog from place to place, just turn to a fancy dog carrier to get the job done.

To sum up, if you don't think that you can get all your dog supplies shopping done online, think again. It is really convenient and what's great about it is that you don't even have to leave your own home to do it because after purchasing everything, it will be shipped right to your home. Basically, there is no better option, so, get online and start shopping today.



By Jennifer Akre

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