By Sue Vickers on February 8, 2010
Brushing your Poodle’s teeth on a daily basis will help prevent dental disease, Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Gingivitis is reversible. Periodontal disease is irreversible and can lead to damage of the heart, liver and kidneys. Get in the habit… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Grooming | Tagged brushing your poodles teeth, poodle dental care, poodle grooming
By Sue Vickers on February 8, 2010
The American Veterinary Dental Society estimates that 80% of all dogs over the age of 3 have tooth decay and gum disease. Gum disease is caused by poor dental hygiene. Food particles and bacteria remain in the dogs mouth and plaque forms on the… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged brushing poodle teeth, dog dental care, gum disease
By Sue Vickers on January 14, 2010
A professional groomer will trim your poodle’s nails during the grooming session, but because these visits occur every 6 weeks or so, you’ll need to clip your poodle’s nails at home. How often your Poodle needs her nails trimmed varies with the dog…. Continue reading this post.
Posted in Grooming | Tagged nail clipping, nail trimming, poodle grooming
By Sue Vickers on January 10, 2010
Dogs have two anal glands. These sac-like structures are located just under the skin on each side of the rectum. Normally, the glands secrete a watery, brownish fluid that empties into the rectum during defecation. Occasionally, the fluid is not… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Grooming | Tagged anal glands, poodle grooming
By Sue Vickers on December 29, 2009
Your poodle’s eyes should be checked daily. Because the eyes are fragile organs, neglect of minor irritations can lead to serious problems. Regular inspection of the eyes can help you notice potentially dangerous conditions at an early stage. Any… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Grooming | Tagged eye care, poodle grooming, tear stains
By Sue Vickers on December 18, 2009
Hair grows in the poodle’s ear canal. Some poodles may have an abundance of hair in the ear canal, while others will have less. If the ears become heavily weighted with hair, the ear canal can become blocked and an infection can develop…. Continue reading this post.
Posted in Grooming | Tagged ear care, poodle grooming
By Sue Vickers on December 17, 2009
Good grooming is important for all dogs, but it is absolutely essential for the poodle. Poodles must be brushed, bathed and clipped regularly because if they are not, they become quite matted. The poodle has hair that is more like our own than a… Continue reading this post.
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By Sue Vickers on December 7, 2009
Poodles aren’t known as an aggressive breed, either with people or other dogs. But every dog is an individual and problems with aggression do sometimes occur. There are many reasons why dogs can become aggressive. Some dogs have a greater tendency… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged aggression, biting, dog behavior problems
By Sue Vickers on December 4, 2009
Chewing is natural behavior for dogs. Puppies learn about their enviroment by mouthing and chewing objects. Puppies need to chew when teething. Improper training is the cause of many destructive chewing problems in adult dogs. Anxiety,… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged destructive chewing, dog behavior problems
By Sue Vickers on November 25, 2009
Housebreaking problems can have many causes. Health problems, changes in diet and emotional upsets (moving to a new home, adding a new pet or family member, etc.) can cause temporary lapses in house training. If a move, new puppy or other change is… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Training | Tagged housebreaking problems, poodle puppy training
