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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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5 Healthy Dog Treats in Your Pantry Right Now!

It’s 9pm, your dog has come in for his nightly snack, lips smacking in anticipation, large eyes staring you down.  You reach into the bottom of the treat bag and come up empty. All the stores are closed and your dog won’t go to bed until he’s fulfilled his late night snack attack. What do you do?! Don’t panic! There’s a good chance your cupboard...

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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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Fresh Dog Breath Starts on the Inside

When Lucy, from Charles Shultz, “Peanuts,” repeated exclamations of “Eww dog breath!” We can assume either she has a sensitive nose or that Snoopy wasn’t getting all of his nutritional needs met. And, while we will never know if Snoopy needed a trip to the vet or a change in diet, your dog’s breath is a great indicator of changes that may need to be...

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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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The Dog Treats Show Dogs Swear By

If you’ve ever watched a dog show - or been in one - then you are familiar with the copious amount of dog treats that go into getting that perfect hair-do, stance, and smile in the ring. In fact, treats are behind many of the amazing things that dogs do. As they say, behind every good dog is a good bag of treats. (Well if...

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The Power Food That Works Inside and Out

Chances are, you’re up on all the uses for coconut oil. From serving as a healthy fat and alternative to cooking oil, to softening your cuticles and ankles, to conditioning your hair… there’s almost nothing coconut oil can’t do! But, did you know that your dog can experience all those same benefits, too? Here are some pet-friendly benefits of coconut oil: As a food supplement A...

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