Dandruff in dog mostly occurs when the dog’s skin cells naturally form, die, and flake off at a very fast rate. The following are seven suggestions on dog dandruff treatment and how to keep your dog’s coat clean and dandruff free:

1. Because dandruff is a sign of flaky skin, you need to give your dog regular baths to wash away the flakes before they start to accumulate. Giving your dog a bath once a month during the winter season and twice a month in the summer time will help clear up the problem for good. Always use warm (not very hot) water to bathe your dog. Use a mild shampoo like regular baby shampoo and massage it thoroughly into his skin. Make sure that you rinse and dry well.

Read the rest of this entry »

When you shop for a purebred dog, you will probably notice that many breeders use the initials AKC when they talk about their purebred puppies. What exactly is the AKC? These initials stand for the American Kennel Club, a registry for purebred dogs born in the United States. The AKC holds dog shows and obedience competitions, helps maintain breed standards, and registers puppies of recognized breeds. The AKC registers dogs from over a hundred different dog breeds.

Read the rest of this entry »

In the quiet afternoons I relax on the patio… 

I like to listen to the drops of water splashing in the fountain…

Read the rest of this entry »