Fish Oil for a Dogs Dry Skin and Coat

As we enter the cold winter months the outside air, as well as your home's inside air., becomes very dry.  Whether your pup is mostly an inside dog or lives for the outdoor winter weather such as this Newfoundland you may need to supplement their diet with fish oil.

Dry flaky skin is easy to spot on dogs with a dark coat but may not be as obvious on dogs with lighter coats.  If you notice your pup scratching, he or she may have dry skin.  We give our dog the same fish oil soft-gels that we take by simply adding the soft-gels to their meals.  Fish oil is derived from the fatty areas of oily fish.  These fish tend to accumulate toxins from the water such as mercury that gathers in the fat.  For that reason we only buy fish oil from reputable manufacturers that purify it to remove mercury.  Fish oil can also be purchased in liquid form, so use whatever is easiest to add to your dog's diet. We have found that fish oil not only helps relieve a dog from dry skin, but it also helps give them a lustrous coat.  Remember fish oil provides heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids that can be benificial for both you and your furry friend.

Best Dog Exercise for Hot Weather....Swimming

During the dog days of summer, pet parents have to be careful how they exercise their canine friends.  

Content Critter is a dog walking and exercising company that likes to use swimming during the summer months to exercise dogs that stay and play with us through our "Guest Pup" home dog boarding service.

While swimming and splashing they have fun in the sun while getting a cool low impact exercise.  We've found most breeds enjoy water fun whether it is wadding, splashing, jumping, diving or swimming.. 

Enjoy your summer, but remember to keep your pets as cool as you are.

Help your Dog Shed their Winter Coat

Spring is here and the hot summer months are not far behind.  It's time to help your favorite canine lose that winter coat.  Dogs shed their winter coat naturally over time, but it's good to help them with the process.  If you have a dog most likely you know all about shedding.  You can help reduce hairballs and fur all over the house and do your dog a big favor by helping them shed their winter coat and you'll save a bundle in grooming costs.  If you have an active dog is very important to help them with the shedding process or they could easily over heat.  You would never go for a run in the spring or summer with your winter coat on. and it's no different for your active dog, but they need help taking that coat off.   

At the Content Critter our pet sitting and dog walking clients often ask us for good dog and cat groomers.  Removing your dogs excess winter coat is not hard to do.   We like to use a pet deshedding tool called "FURminator".  

You can read about this amazing easy to use cat and dog deshedder tool at www.furminator.com  click on "View Shedding Solutions", then click on "Tell Us About Your Pet" and you will quickly find the proper deshedding tool for your dog.  Dog and cat grooming can easily be done at home with the use of these grooming tools.

Most dogs love to be brushed out.  My Labrador Retriever jumps for joy when she sees me get her grooming brush.

You will be amazed as fist fuls of fur are easiry removed..  Instead of just throwing it all away leave some of it on the ground and spring birds will use it to construct their nests and to help their spring babies stay comfy on cool spring nights. 

Don't forget about your cat...they also need to get rid of that extra winter coat and there is a tool designed for cats.

Enjoy a happy, CONTENT pet this spring and summer.