I gave Hoshi a bath and shave down last night and it took 3.5 hours. I don’t know how some of you with 2 or more cockers manage. My back was aching and Hoshi was getting irritable. I gave him a break and then touched up his feet and ears. He gets fidgety when I do his feet.
Author: Manuel Villanueva
Claremont man dragged by car while rescuing pet
Fortunately, Otis was found at the same park he was abducted from. “The people had left him at the dog park. He is now home. Glad he’s back,” said Heredia. Police are searching for the man and woman responsible for the abduction.
Milwaukee man stabs cocker spaniel
Senner remains in the Milwaukee County Jail with bail set at $1,000. If convicted Senner could face 7 1/2-and-a-half years in prison.
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Deep lip folds
Hoshi’s unique short muzzle hides some deep lower lip folds. These are difficult to trim and keep clean. He’s prone for fungal infections because of it. I took him to the vet a few days ago and she said his condition wasn’t that serious. She said lip folds on some cocker spaniels are more problematic–recommending corrective surgery for some. Hoshi was sent home with Malaseb shampoo and Mupirocin ointment.
I’ve noticed the infection gets worse in between trims. Long hairs hide in those folds getting matted and dirty. I’ve decided to trim his lips more frequently (possibly every week). I’m also going to clean his lips periodically with baby wipes.