I took my little man to the groomers yesterday for a "puppy cut", I specifically said just a little trim. Well, she left his hair fluffy on his head and tail, but his body coat was practically shaved to an inch. We are so bummed!!:( His coat looks whiter than before, which is fine, but my...

Boo loved his holidays. He was born on a chilly Halloween night in Texas and died on a sunny St. Patrick’s Day in California. I guess he really did follow the leprechaun over the rainbow. Though I miss him greatly, I hope he is having lots of adventures now. Pic is last groom in late February

Most people are aware that xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs. However, Birch sap and Birch sugar are the same thing as xylitol so owners need to be aware. It is important to be especially careful with any sugar free products and check labels carefully...

Does your Havanese have a favorite pet store or pet boutique. Boo tended to prefer the small, independent pet stores to the big chain stores. His favorites in Southern California were Urban Pets (South Pasadena and Hollywood) and Healthy Spot (Pasadena, Long Beach, and Manhattan Beach). He...

Do you have a favorite doggy hair dryer? Which one has worked best for you? Although Boo always had a professional groomer, I did buy a CC Kool Dry dryer several years back, anticipating that I might need it in the future. Fortunately, Boo remained able to see the groomer twice a month until...