July 15, 2010 | By erica m. | 5 | Urgency: S.O.S.!

It seems like Sport got a mat of hair on his tail over night. Should i cut the mat of hair out, or continue to de-mat it with my slicker brush each day while it grows out? He is a Bichon Frise, they have a curly tail structure.

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 3 | Urgency: Just Curious

The breeder selling me a puppy for a pet (not for show) has given me a tough choice to make: do I want this Standard Poodle’s tail docked?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

In the (likely) event that my dog is a slow learner, how can I prepare for another skunk-spray encounter next time?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Can my cat taste his fur when licking and cleaning with that raspy tongue?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

What makes hair stand up on the back of a “Halloween cat”?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

I probably should be cleaning my dog’s ears, so his ear infections don’t come back. Can I clean his ears at home, without damaging the eardrums?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

My dog refuses to wear booties in the snowy winter and gets ice balls between his toes and painful salt burns on his feet. What do you think of Vaseline® (petroleum jelly) for winter walking?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Can I trim my dog’s nails at home — safely?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Can I learn to groom my dog at home?

June 27, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Why does my cat shed so much hair all over everything?