10,460 answers about dogs
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900 answers in Grooming & Daily Care — page 11 of 38
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's long, heavily feathered ears should be cleaned only on the parts you can see, with the flap lifted and held back out of the way. Dampen a soft cotton pad with a vet-approved ear cleaning solution, wipe the inner flap and the entrance of the canal in gentle outward sweeps, and let your…
Clean a Cane Corso's ears safely by lifting the heavy triangular flap, filling the canal with dog ear cleaner, massaging the base firmly from outside, letting the dog shake, and wiping the broad visible folds with gauze. A Corso's large dropped ears cover the canal completely and belong to a very large, powerful dog,…
Clean a Cairn Terrier's ears safely by parting the shaggy hair around the small upright ear, wiping the visible inner ear with cleaner-dampened cotton, and using a brief base massage and head shake to clear anything deeper, never probing the canal. A Cairn's erect ears ventilate well, but this breed was made for…
Clean a Bulldog's ears safely by gently lifting the rose ear, filling the canal with dog ear cleaner, massaging the base, letting the Bulldog shake, and wiping the visible folds with soft cotton, keeping sessions calm and unhurried for a flat-faced dog. A Bulldog's folded ear and heavy facial wrinkles hold warmth and…
Clean a Bull Terrier's ears safely by wiping the firm upright ear with cleaner-dampened gauze, working the visible folds, then massaging the base and letting the dog shake so deeper loosened wax surfaces for a final wipe. A Bull Terrier's stiff triangular ears stand open and are easy to inspect, but this breed's…
Clean a Boxer's ears safely by filling the canal with dog ear cleaner, massaging the base, letting the Boxer shake, and wiping the visible folds with gauze, keeping the session short and upbeat for a dog who feels everything enthusiastically. A Boxer's natural ears fold forward and cover the canal, so moisture and wax…
Clean a Boston Terrier's ears safely by wiping the broad, open inner ear with a cotton ball or gauze dampened with dog ear cleaner, working into the visible folds and letting a brief base massage and head shake clear anything deeper. A Boston's upright bat ears are easy to see into and air out well, so they need only…
Clean a Border Collie's ears safely by wiping the visible inner ear with cleaner-soaked gauze, massaging the base so cleaner reaches through the canal, and letting the dog shake out loosened debris, with nothing inserted beyond sight. A Border Collie's partly upright ears air out well, but a herding and outdoor life…
Clean a Bichon Frise's ears safely by filling the canal with dog ear cleaner, massaging the base, letting the Bichon shake, and wiping the visible inner ear with cotton or gauze, never probing past what you can see. This breed grows hair inside the ear opening, and that hair traps wax and moisture under the floppy,…
Clean a Bernese Mountain Dog's ears safely by parting the heavy feathered flap, filling the canal with dog ear cleaner, massaging the base through the thick coat, and wiping the visible folds with gauze once the dog has shaken. A Bernese's dense coat and dropped ear hold dampness against the canal, especially after…
Clean a Belgian Malinois's ears safely by soaking a cotton ball or gauze pad with dog ear cleaner and wiping the visible inner ear and folds, working cleaner into the canal with a brief massage at the base and letting the dog shake out the loosened debris. A Malinois's upright ears ventilate far better than floppy…
Clean a Beagle's ears safely by filling the canal with a dog ear cleaner, massaging the base until you hear a squelch, letting the Beagle shake, and wiping only the parts you can see with cotton or gauze, never pushing anything deep into the canal. A Beagle's long, heavy flaps seal the canal shut and trap warm…
Brush a Yorkshire Terrier's teeth with a small soft brush or fingertip brush angled along the gumline, working in tiny circles on the outer surfaces first, because Yorkies crowd many teeth into a very small mouth and plaque builds fast where the back teeth meet the cheek. Go slowly, let your Yorkie lick and pause…
Brush your Tibetan Terrier's teeth with a small-to-medium soft dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, parting the beard and moustache hair away from his mouth first and working in small circles along the gumline. Despite the name he is not a true terrier but an adaptable, people-oriented companion, and he usually…
Brush your Standard Poodle's teeth with a soft dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, working in methodical small circles along the gumline from the back molars forward, and use the grooming routine he already knows as the frame. A Standard Poodle is a large, clever dog accustomed to being handled for clipping and…
Brush your Siberian Husky's teeth with a soft dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, working in small circles along the gumline and finishing each side before his theatrics begin. A Husky is strong, opinionated, and famously vocal about procedures, so burn off his energy first, keep your own manner completely…
Brush your Shih Tzu's teeth with a small soft dog toothbrush or finger brush and dog toothpaste, using tiny circles along the gumline and paying close attention to the crowded spots where her small teeth overlap. A Shih Tzu's short muzzle and typical undershot bite pack teeth tightly, so plaque traps between them and…
Brush your Shiba Inu's teeth with a small soft dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, working in small circles along the gumline in short sessions that your Shiba is allowed to end. This is an independent, cat-like breed that despises being restrained, so cooperation must be earned in stages — toothpaste tasting first, a…
Brush your Saint Bernard's teeth with a large soft-bristled dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, working in small circles along the gumline and keeping a towel ready, because a Saint's loose jowls and famous drool turn every session into a two-towel job. Lift those heavy flews to reach the back teeth, where plaque hides…
Brush your Russell Terrier's teeth with a small soft dog toothbrush or finger brush and dog toothpaste, working quickly in small circles along the gumline before his patience runs out. A Russell is a busy, bright little dog with a short attention span for being held still, so keep sessions to a minute or two, catch…
Brush your Rottweiler's teeth with a large soft-bristled dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, working calmly along the gumline in small circles and giving the massive back molars the most time. A Rottweiler's strength means the routine must run on cooperation, never force, so build it in stages with food rewards and…
Brush your Lagotto Romagnolo's teeth with a soft dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, parting the beard hair away from the mouth first and working in small circles along the gumline, with extra care on the back teeth. A Lagotto's curly facial furnishings trap moisture and food around the lips, so dry the beard…
Brush your Golden Retriever's teeth with a soft dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, working in small circles along the gumline and spending extra time on the upper back teeth where plaque settles. Goldens are famously mouthy and food-motivated, so let yours taste the toothpaste first and expect the brush itself to be…
Brush your German Shepherd's teeth with a large soft-bristled dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste, standing beside him rather than over him, and working along the gumline in small circles from the big back molars forward. Shepherds are powerful but usually cooperative once the routine is trained like any other task, so…
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