Charlotte Rose Stanton

Posted on: April 02 2014

As a dog groomer I'm always getting asked how to properly clean a dog's ear, whether this is just weekly cleaning or more deeper cleans for infections.

Cleaning your dog's ears is essential to keep your dogs ears free from any possible infection. The main signs to look out for are any signs of infection are seen below. Seek advice from your vet if you feel your dog may be suffering from any form of infection.

• A wax build up
• Excess debris
• Inflammation
• Abnormal smell

Use the right tools

To regularly clean your dog's ears, all you need is an ear cleaner especially formulated for dogs such as ear wipes or the Furminator ear cleaner and some cotton wool. Very simply put a small...

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Posted on: November 05 2013

Bonfire Night is that time of year for us to celebrate and enjoy the company of our family and friends. However, as you've told us, many of our dogs have a natural fear of fireworks, so here are some helpful tips to make fireworks night less stressful for your dog. 

• During firework season always try and walk your dogs during daylight hours. Never try and walk them when fireworks are likely to be going off.
• Close all windows and blinds to try and make sure as best you can that any flashes from the fireworks will not be affecting your dog. 
• Some dogs will benefit from a bit of background noise to mask the bangs, this doesn’t have to be anything special, the radio or TV will do just...

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Posted on: October 31 2013

We all enjoy some sweet treats during Halloween, dogs and humans alike! So why not share the joy with some lovely yummy homemade treats for your dog that you can make yourself. Below is one of my dog's favourite homemade treats and by following this simple recipe you can create some yourself to let your dogs enjoy!

Peanut and Pumpkin Biscuits

What you'll need

• Biscuit cutters of your choice, my favourite is the dog bone
• 2 ½ average cup size of whole wheat flour, you can use rolled oats as an alternative to add some texture to the biscuits 
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted and preferably sugar free peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
• ½ tin of pumpkin or a quarter of a pumpkin...

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Posted on: August 21 2013

Summer is a fun time of year for all of us. Many of us including our dogs enjoy being outside despite the heat, whether it’s to play or just relax.

Dogs can't sweat like humans!

The main thing to remember is that dogs cannot cool themselves by sweating like us as they have no sweat glands, they may sweat a small amount through their pads, but the main way a dog cools off is by panting which releases excess heat from the body. Unfortunately, panting is not enough when it's extremely hot and humid. So here are a few fun but useful tips that can help keep your dog cool yet entertained.

Change your walking times

It’s a great idea to change your dog's walking times preferably to early in...

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Posted on: July 24 2013

One of the best ways to get started with tooth brushing is to use a finger cloth to allow your dog to get used to having his mouth inspected.

It is important to use a highly palatable toothpaste or hygiene gel. Human toothpaste must not be used as it is not designed to be swallowed and can lead to problems for your dog. Place a little Oral Gel or toothpaste onto your finger cloth and allow your dog to lick it just like it’s a treat, then smear a little on their gums and allow them to lick it off, slowly move around the mouth, smearing as much gel or toothpaste on all the teeth as best you can. It is important that your dog feels that tooth cleaning is fun. Once your dog is used to the...

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