Tip #7,435 If you have to give your cat a bath, place a foam pad or a folded towel in the bottom of the tub so that he won't slip or slide. Having traction will make him less apprehensive and give him something to sink his claws into other than you. Pets pet grooming + cat + bathing + cats + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,074 Spread dog fur throughout your garden to keep pests and critters away. Home & Garden garden + pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,123 Before acquiring a pet for your child, help them research the type of pet including behavior traits and how to properly care for the animal. Parenting kids + pet feeding + pet training + pet grooming + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,207 Keep deer away from your garden plants by spreading dog hair around them. If you do not have a dog, see if a local pet groomer would be willing to give you some. Home & Garden pests + garden + pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,354 • 1 person found helpful Feed your dog a cooked egg once a week to make his/her coat shine. Pets pet feeding + pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,336 • 2 people found helpful Use a pumice stone to remove pet fur from carpet, furniture and even your pet. Pets cleaning + pet grooming + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,353 Use a rubber horse curry comb for short hair dogs. They easily remove shedding hair without irritating the dog's skin. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,167 • 3 people found helpful Before bringing home a new pet, be sure he/she has been checked for fleas. It only takes one to cause problems. Pets pet grooming + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,155 • 3 people found helpful Make trimming your cat's nails an easier task by placing a small dollop of canned cheese spread on his/her nose before starting. The cheese will take attention away from the trimming. Pets pet grooming + cats + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,792 • 2 people found helpful To help protect your dog's eyes from soap while bathing, apply some petroleum jelly around the eyes. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,661 • 2 people found helpful Remove skunk odor from a pet by mixing 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 tsp. dish soap. Quickly and thoroughly knead solution into your pet's fur, avoiding their eyes, nose, and mouth. Rinse well, then shampoo as usual. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,624 • 4 people found helpful Stop a pet's broken nail from bleeding by gently dipping into cornstarch. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,596 • 4 people found helpful Before clipping your pet's nails, bathe them to soften the nails a bit. Pets pet grooming + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,592 • 3 people found helpful If your cat has gone outside and gotten dirty, but doesn't seem like he will clean himself, just wipe his fur with a wet cloth and likely this will prompt him to start grooming. Pets pet grooming + cats + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,480 • 7 people found helpful Instead of bathing your pet often, cut down on pet dander by using wet wipes sold in most pet stores. Pets pet grooming + dogs + cats + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,441 • 6 people found helpful If your dog has black nails, be particularly careful when clipping them, as it is harder to see the vein. Clip in tiny increments and stop when you see a pale oval in the tip. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,306 • 11 people found helpful Dogs with floppy ears are prone to ear infections. To help prevent them, wash the underside of the dog's ears with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,204 • 7 people found helpful Thoroughly clean your dog's paws, legs and stomach when coming in out of the snow and ice. This will help ensure he doesn't ingest any salt antifreeze, or other chemicals used to melt ice. Pets pet grooming + dogs + winter + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,181 • 7 people found helpful Help keep shedding fur off your floor and furniture by using the vacuum hose to vacuum the loose fur directly off your dog. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,926 • 7 people found helpful If you've clipped your dog's nail too short and it begins bleeding you can gently push a pinch of regular flour into the nail to stop the bleeding. Pets pet grooming + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
