Uncover insightful answers to common questions and relevant topics tailored for both pet professionals and devoted pet owners. Elevate your understanding of pet well-being with these expert-crafted teaching moments from Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM.
07
Aug
Polishing a Coat
Commonly hair will get dehydrated, and the plaques will open up leaving the hair in a “fluff” status. The coat color often looks very d...
31
Jul
Sil Plus
-Plant based silicon
-Neutralizes pH
-Adds shine to coat
-Adds slip in the shampoo for de-matting
-...
24
Jul
Matted Hair
The most common reason for matted hair is dry hair where the hair shaft cortex opens up from lack of sebum. Once this occurs, the hair ...
17
Jul
Ears
Ears are an extension of the skin and contain hair whose purpose is to block debris from entering the canal. This hair can over-grow an...
10
Jul
Grooming Today
As a pet care advocate, it is always important to ask ourselves, “Is the groom I’m doing today in the best interest for me, the client,...
03
Jul
Hormonal Skin Disease
We often see skin problems in older pets that are due to changes in their metabolism. This change can be caused by the thyroid gland (h...
26
Jun
Mineral Red Shampoo and Conditioner
-One of the most hydrating combination shampoo and conditioner we have
-Great for the dry, itchy dog with no sores or bum...
19
Jun
Skin Infections
Often you will have pets who have a bacterial or yeast (fungal) infection that is being treated, but the problem just never seems to go...
12
Jun
Blood Vessels of the Skin
If the skin dries due to the environmental stress or harsh or frequent shampooing without adequate conditioning the blood vessels will ...
05
Jun
Skin Issues
The nerves associated with the skin are very superficial. If the sebum layer is removed, it often exposes these nerves causing a dry it...