October 31, 2008
Dog Grooming: to Groom Or Not to Groom?
For some of you dog owners, this article will simply be common sense. For other owners, however, this information might just be a real eye-opener. If you really want your dog to be as healthy as possible, than take a few minutes to make sure you're really doing all you can to ensure your dog's good health by reading this article.
Of course, proper nutrition is essential to your dog's health. Making sure your dog has the necessary vaccinations, heart worm tests and preventatives and fecal tests done annually is also imperative for your dog's very survival. But what about grooming your dog? Isn't that just something that people who show their dogs or people with long-haired dogs need to be concerned about? Absolutely not! Dog grooming is something that every conscientious dog owner should concerned with.
So what's the big deal about dog grooming? Let's take a look and see. First, the obvious: it makes your dog look good and healthy. But it also makes him feel good too. Brushing your dog makes the skin and hair coat healthy by bringing up the natural oils in the skin that nourish and protect your dog's coat.
Grooming your dog serves other important purposes as well. It keeps the shedding problem down, which is a big concern for the indoor dog. Grooming on a regular basis (which means more than a couple of times a month) will also keep snarls and tangles out of your dog's coat, which is a big problem on the legs and tails of dog breeds like Golden Retrievers (like mine), spaniels, Pomeranians and scads more.
Regular brushing also gives you a chance to closely examine your dog's skin for possible problems. Some examples are flea and tick problems, hot spots, rashes, cuts or lumps. Catching some of these problems early may prevent disease or infection or even be the difference between life and death.
When you're through brushing, don't forget to check their ears (some breeds require cleaning more often than others) and their toenails (more for inside dogs…my two outside dogs keep their toenails trimmed down just fine all by themselves just running around.) The eyes and teeth are important too, but your vet will examine them on your annual visits.
And what about those who just don't have the time or desire to make dog grooming a priority? Ever heard of a professional dog groomer? Take the time to find a reputable groomer, or get a recommendation from a trusted dog owning friend. A seasoned dog groomer can give you some great tips for grooming in between visits, and are often a great source for tips on keeping your dog healthy.
Will grooming alone ensure good health for your dog? Of course not. But done regularly in conjunction with good nutrition and proper vet care, grooming your dog sure will give your dog a better chance at a long and healthy life.
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Do I need to send a wedding invite to the mother & father of the groom, the groom's brothers, or my sister?
Should I send an invitation to the mother and father of the groom, the groom's brothers, and my sister? They are all participating in the wedding and some of the planning for it.
you dont have to but would be nice to include them on your invitation list that way they can have a permanent reminder
to place with any photos that are taken by themselfs
like a scrapbook for future reminiscences and to show those who couldnt make the wedding such as neighbours etc .
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yes, that would be proper etiquette
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I think you should, yes. They know, of course, of the particulars of the event, but this is a big event for both of your families, and they might really like being included in this way. The invitation can serve as a nice keepsake if nothing else.
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You could ask them if they would like an invitation as a keepsake. If the answer is yes, hand them one and save on postage. I know that I wanted one when my son got married. Hope that helps.
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Hello! When my cousin had his wedding , the bride and him both sent invitations to their parents and their sibling's. I beleive it shows courteousness and respect and they may even want them just for keepsakes or to put in a scrapebook! Hope this helped.
-Joshua
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I would absolutely send them one, even though their attendance might be a foregone conclusion. First, they will need to respond in reguards to their dinner choices (just so you don't forget to include them in the numbers and with so much planning going on, you could easily forget your name at some points!). Also, many people like to save the invitations as a momento of the event. Also, are you sending invitations to the bride's parents and family (if they are invited)? Even though you'd know they'd be there, everyone should be included. Besides, can you think of a reason NOT to do it? If it's just saving money (for a few envelopes and stams…), it might feel like you are shortchanging your own family, and soon to be family, and you don't want to start off on the wrong foot with your in-laws, do you?
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Been there, done that…
affcores there part of ur family why wouldnt u?
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I would, it sounds silly but people can get very shirty if they think you've forgotten them. Also invitations can be a nice keepsake.
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Everybody gets an invitation, no matter what. They may keep it as a souvenir.
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Yes send them one. For my brothers wedding we recieved one, and myself, and my other 3 brothers were all participating in it.
It just makes it "official" that they are invitied. Everyone likes to recieve them.
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It would be nice. If it's a matter of not being able to afford a bunch of invitations, just explain to them the situation, and I'm sure they would understand. Good luck.
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I would only because they are family and might want to keep it as a keepsake of your the special day. Yes I would definitely send them one.
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