Small Dog Breed Guide

	Step 1: Prevention Provide year-round prevention for fleas and heartworms.
	Frontline Plus Heartgard Plus Advantage
	Interceptor Sentinel Revolution
Small dogs are especially sensitive or allergic to flea bites, often getting skin infections and hot spots. It only takes one bite! If your small dog is sensitive, try Advantage, a gentle, yet effective flea preventative. Heartworm disease is extremely dangerous for all dogs regardless of breed, size, or gender. The American Heartworm Society reports dogs in all 50 states are diagnosed with heartworms throughout the year (even in winter). Reduce your dog's risk with monthly prevention -- use a topical heartworm preventative like Revolution.

	Step 2: Ear Health Clean your small dog's ears regularly.
	Zymox Otic with Hydrocortisone Zymox Otic Hydrocortisone Free Ear Cleansing Solution
80% of dogs with allergies get ear infections. And small dogs are especially prone to allergies! If your little one has hair in its ear canal (e.g., Schnauzers, Westies, Bichon Frises, Lhasa Apsos, Long-haired Dachshunds & American Eskimos), it is especially important that you clean its ears regularly to avoid bacteria & yeast buildup. Try our Ear Cleansing Solution which cleans and deodorizes, possibly avoiding infections.

	Step 3: Joints Help maintain your dog's active lifestyle with joint supplements.
	Super Joint Enhancer Soft Chews Super Joint Enhancer Tablets Happy Hips
Small dogs are known for jumping off couches and onto beds, but often their little joints cannot sustain the constant pressure. As your dog matures, he/she may show less interest in playing. Since small dogs live longer, it is important to start supplementing with glucosamine and chondroitin early so they can enjoy an active lifestyle later. We love to give our little dogs treats, but why not give treats like Happy Hips that can help them maintain an active lifestyle? Happy Hips is made of all natural meat (chicken breast or duck breast) and includes 2000mg of glucosamine and 1000mg of chondroitin.

	Step 4: Skin and Coat Help reduce shedding and promote a healthy coat.
	Super Pure Omega 3 Be Soothed Be Bright White Shampoo
Omega 3 is a wonderful supplement for small breeds because it has so many benefits. It helps your dog maintain healthy skin, joints, and organs. And, it reduces shedding and helps your little dog's beautiful coat shine. Small breeds like Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Dachshunds, and Schnauzers have so many skin issues because they are allergy prone. A few spritzes of Be Soothed. can alleviate itching and soothe irritated skin. For white dogs like Westies and Bichon Frises, our Be Bright White Shampoo brightens and removes yellow stains.

	Plus: Oral Care Routine oral care can greatly reduce your dog's risk of plaque and periodontal disease.
	C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste Be Fresh Dental Care Solution C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Chews For Dogs
All dogs can easily develop dental disease so it's important to brush their teeth with C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste. We know this is not easy, so it helps to use dental water additives that kill bacteria and plaque like Be Fresh or give dental treats like C.E.T. Chews.

		For additional pet health tips and pet education, visit Pet Health 101.