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items I’ve had 5 dogs (Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Bichon, Maltese mixed breeds) over the last 2 decades and these have worked well for them.
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Dental
These are to clean their teeth!
This is my go-to for brushing their teeth. They love the taste!
Petrodex Enzymatic Dog Toothpaste, Poultry 6.2oz
I’ve been using this for years when I’m too busy to brush their teeth. I’m not sure how well it works but some of my dogs haven’t needed too much dental cleaning. It might be genetic, or maybe this helps?
Pets are Kids Dog Dental Spray 8oz Mint
Having smaller dogs, their teeth are just bad, so their vet recommended this. I use it a few times a week and as far as I can tell, it’s working to at least help keep their teeth cleaner.
Vetoquinol Dentahex Pet Oral Hygiene Rinse, 8oz
Skin, ears, feet
Love these wipes for their feet after walks. Or any time they need a wipe down.
Earth Rated Hypoallergenic Pet Wipes, 400 Ct
My youngest best friend suffers from itchy skin and he takes prescription allergy meds as needed. We’ve noticed since giving him these that he needs the meds less, which I am happy about. His fur is also shinier!
Wild Caught Omega 3 Fish Oil for Dogs 180ct
Chlorhexidine is supposed to be great for skin issues so we use this when the doggies get itchy.
Pet Honesty Chlorhexidine Itch Relief Shampoo
I’ve used this for years whenever the dogs have itchy ears, or I think they are starting an ear infection. I think it helps them because they usually stop scratching their ears.
ZYMOX Ear Solution w/ 0.5% Hydrocortisone, 1.25 oz
I love this for when it’s really cold out. I put it on their paws before we take them on walks to protect their feet.
Musher's Secret Dog Paw Wax 60g - Moisturizing Balm
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We’ve used this on road trips and when they were little around the house. They work great!
Amazon Basics Leak-Proof Male Dog Diapers, Small, 30 Count
These are not the exact trimmer because I bought a few years ago and they are still working great! They are the same brand and I groom all my dogs at home!
Wahl Quiet Pro Corded Dog Clippers 9181
We have used these on all of our dogs and love them. Make sure they fit well though as they can go backwards out of them if they are too big!
Puppia Soft Vest Harness PRO - Navy - S
These are not the exact beds we bought as those are not available anymore, but we have these types of beds all over the house. They love them so much!
Hoewina 20in Calming Donut Pet Bed Light Grey
A couple of my pups get scared easily by fireworks, rain, wind and unusual noises and more. I’ve tried so many calming chews over the years. I do have prescription meds but these work well enough that I hardly need them anymore. 1/2 a “chill pill” fo...<10lb dogs and they are much happier.
Nutramax Solliquin Calming Supplement 75 Soft Chews
I really love these for my chewer. He destroys every single squeaking toy in minutes but can’t destroy this one. It’s cheap and he loves it. You should cut off the loose string if they unravel it though.
15" Rope Dog Toy - Boots & Barkley™ Red: Cotton, For Chew, Tug, Fetch, Chase, 0.3 lbs
We used this for our older dogs when they couldn’t do long walks, so we could still take them along on our walks. We also used them on road trips when the ground got too hot, or to keep them safely confined in crowded areas.
Pet Stroller for Dogs, Black 4-Wheel Foldable
We have these for when our dogs get nervous. We put them on in addition to giving them anxiety meds, or the calming supplement (also part of the list). It helps our dogs.
ThunderShirt Dog Anxiety Vest, X-Small, Gray
We have 3 of these. We use them under their crates and their food and water bowls. They catch any spills and doggie messes and wash easily. We also take them on road trips for the same purpose.
Peepeego Non-Slip Washable Dog Pad 65x48
After a dog in our neighborhood was attacked by another much bigger one, I bought these for me to take along on walks. I also have one in each car. Every sec counts in an attack.
SABRE Protector Dog Spray, 14 Bursts, 12ft Range