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Isle of Dogs | Healthful Beauty Blog

Four Ingredients Your Dog Needs for a Healthy 2017

No matter the weather, no matter the season, you want your dog to look and feel her best all year. These four ingredients pack all the healthy stuff she needs to glow, inside and out. Be sure to stock up to make 2017 your dog's healthiest and most beautiful year yet! Coconut Oil Is there anything coconut oil can’t do? Add it to your pup’s food...

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Get Your Dog #SelfieReady - 5 Photo Tips for Dogs

No duck lips here! Are you ready to up your game and take #instagramworthy photos with your pup? I mean, who can resist hearting a cute dog? But you need to know not all dogs are instantly camera-ready. So here are five tips that will help you prep your pup for a photoshoot: 1// Some dogs feel frightened by photo equipment. Help her feel comfortable with...

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Hot and Cold: How Your Dog’s Coat Works

When extreme weather hits, hot or cold, it may feel like it is time to make a change in your dog’s grooming regimen. Often people let their dog’s hair grow out for the winter and cut it for the summer in an effort to keep them the appropriate temperature, but there are a few things you should know before you let their hair go! Your...

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Three Secrets to Combatting Your Dog's Winter Itch

Dry, flaky skin is the worst. You know how much it bugs you, and the same goes for your dog. Winter itch is uncomfortable with tight, inflamed skin that flakes. Plus, your pup is at risk of scratching open her skin, which can lead to infection. Combat your dog’s winter itch with three super simple steps: Bathe with the Right Products.Ever heard that bathing your...

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The Ultimate Guide to Brushing Your Dog

When we first brought our doodle home, I looked forward to doing her fluffy hair and putting it in tiny bows, something I never had the chance to do with our Frenchie. So needless to say I was shocked when she kicked and yelled anytime I came near her with a brush.  What was I going to do with a longhair dog who hated being...

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4 Ways to Help Your Dog Enjoy Being Groomed

Dog grooming is a necessity, but, unfortunately, it can be stressful for some dogs… but it doesn’t have to be! Using some basic techniques, you can train your dog to like being groomed. Here’s how: Create Positive Associations If the bathtub brings on anxiety, or if your dog flees as soon as she sees nail clippers or ear wipes, turn those things into positives. On...

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Does Your Dog Like the Smell of Her Coat?

Although slightly taboo, odor is a topic near and dear to our hearts as humans.  With only 17% of women in the United States not wearing perfume, wearing fragrance is the standard not the exception the days.  We LOVE to smell good!  We loved it to the tune of $29 billion in global perfume industry revenue in 2015.  (And that doesn’t even include the billions...

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Why is Evening Primrose in My Dog Shampoo?

It smells just as lovely as it sounds, but there is even more to this special ingredient than meets the nose. When looking at the back of dog shampoo bottles it’s not uncommon to see ingredients that you don’t recognize, but it’s always refreshing to see one you want to know more about, especially when it sounds as magical and lovely as “Evening Primrose.” Evening...

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Four Ways to Pamper Your Pet's Paws

Whether your dog is a salon regular or you are her at-home groomer, paw care is a daily must-do. Your dog’s pads and nails are sensitive and require babying (just like she does!) with a simple, four-step routine. Protect What’s the weather like? Before you head out for a walk, ask yourself if you’d be comfy barefoot. If not, your pup wouldn’t be either. To...

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How Can I Bond with my Dog During Bath Time?

Anytime you and your dog can have fun together, you’re building your bond. But there is actual science that backs up why bath time is a perfect time to create a stronger, happier bond with your pup. And it has nothing to do with which dog shampoo you use. Have you heard of the “love hormone,” oxytocin? It’s responsible for warm-fuzzies, for feeling happy and contented--in both...

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