[Quiz] Hair of the Dog!

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If a nail is cut too short, one way to halt the bleeding is to push a bar of ivory soap under the nail.

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Too frequent bathing can be harmful to a dog's coat and skin, although the danger can be mitigated by using gentle solutions. Dogs should only be bathed if they have an offensive odour. Dogs with skin disorders may need regular bathing under the supervision of a veterinarian, thus this does not apply to them.

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The #3 1/2 blade leaves approximately 1/2" of coat. This is a great length for a "puppy cut".

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Shedding is a natural process in which the dog loses dead hair.

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The anal glands are inside the anus. Dogs' faeces are often the result of the activity of these glands. Sometimes they get impacted, and when that happens, it's common for dogs to "scoot" because they're in so much pain.

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The poodle can be clipped in a number of ways. There are many other types of short hairstyles, such as the dutch clip, the kennel or utilitarian clip, the royal dutch clip, and the summer or bikini clip.

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Heavy-duty pliers are ideal for large dogs and canines with exceptionally tough nails.

When females are spayed at a young age (before their first heat cycle), they are protected from experiencing the harmful effects of oestrogen. Your female dog's (or cat's) chance of developing uterine cancer increases in proportion to the number of times she is exposed to oestrogen. Breast cancer, also known as mammary neoplasia, is a leading cause of death in intact female canines and felines.

Neutering your dog at a young age has been linked to an increased risk of cancer of the bones and cruciate ligament illness, according to research conducted in the early 2000s. More evidence suggests waiting until older than 5 or 6 months before castrating or spaying is safest.