Essential Facts That Dog Lovers Should Remember - Solutions Bank

1. A dog’s life is very short when compared to a human’s lifespan. While humans can live for more than 100 years, dogs may only live for 10-20 years. Make the time count.

2. Dogs can act aggressively out of fear. Early socialization with people and other animals is key to building confidence, trust and love.

3. Children who grow up with dogs are not only healthier but they are also more well-adjusted human beings. Studies have shown that kids who live with dogs have stronger immune systems, fewer allergies and possibly even healthier microbiomes. Other research has revealed that

Dog Allergies - Solutions Bank

One of the most common reasons for dogs to be taken to their vet is for itching and scratching. In many of these cases, the culprit is an allergic reaction. In fact, it is thought that one in five dogs suffer from allergies that can make their life miserable.

It’s not pleasant when you’re cuddled up next to your dog and he’s constantly biting and scratching at his skin. It’s not fun for him either. Allergies not only make your dog’s skin red and itchy, but the trauma from his scratching can lead to secondary infections.

Groom Your Dog at Home and Saves Money - Solutions Bank

There’s no reason that you can’t become an expert at cutting your dog’s hair, though there may be the occasional comic result along the way! The great thing is that hair grows back, it might take 1 cm per month, but eventually that slightly uneven first attempt will start to look much better!

EQUIPMENT

Clippers can be extremely cheap and you can certainly use any style of clippers, rather than having to buy specialized pet clippers. Some are able to be sharpened, which will extend the life of the clippers. When humans use clippers they usually use plastic guards

Feeding Dog With Raw Meaty Bones - Solutions Bank

There is no easy answer to this question. The simple answer is that it depends on the dog. Many dogs thrive on a diet of raw meaty bones, but there are also numerous stories of dogs with fractured teeth from chewing hard bones. Another risk is oesophageal  or intestinal obstruction from eating bones and perhaps even more commonly, a nasty bout of constipation. Bones are also often high in fat and must be raw, so there is always that small risk of gastroenteritis. We will attempt to weigh up the pros and cons of this debate to help you make an informed decision for your pet.