Admiration Standard Poodles

(in response to an email) Thank you for your email. Burping means gas build up. Not good because it can lead to Bloat which can be fatal. Things that help to prevent Bloating are: No Exercise 1 hour before or after meals NO feeding or watering out of elevated bowls Feeding only highly digestible foods [...]

Hi Jacki I just had my 1st successful brushing of Midnight’s teeth. Before we were using the regular dog poultry flavored toothbrush kit, and getting nowhere. He always squirmed, bit me, and ran away. My 29 years of Dental Hygiene experience just kicked in. When it comes to toothbrushes, smaller is always better, especially with [...]

Hello, I wanted to thank you for the article on blow drying your poodle. I recently got a 13 pound poodle mix from the shelter.  He definitely has a poodle coat.  When I got him he was extremely matted and I carefully shaved him down.  This took a couple of days so that we wouldn’t [...]

Raw meaty bones (including beef, lamb, chicken & pork bones) are very nutritious and will naturally keep teeth clean, therefore preventing tartar buildup, which causes bacteria throughout your Poodle’s system. Feeding raw meaty bones will cut costs of expensive dentals and save your Poodle from having to go under anesthesia for teeth cleaning. CAUTION: Never [...]

If your Poodle’s eyes are runny, it could be springtime allergies OR it could be that your poodle needs more frequent ear cleaning, as the ears and eyes are connected.

When it’s time to give your poodle it’s summer clip, be sure to use sunscreen before going out into the sun. Poodles will sunburn, if exposed.

We highly recommend that a poodle’s ears be cleaned at least once a week. The hair in ear canal should be kept cleaned out regularly, as well. (For more details, click HERE)

Home heating can cause dry itchy skin, so adding some borage oil to food will help reduce itchy-dry skin, and keep coat shiny.