Stain removal:

I have compiled tips from several other breeders and dog owners, how to remove stains from beards legs etc.
Milk of Magnesia and Hydrogen Peroxide in a 50/50 solution. Add corn starch to thicken to paste. Apply literately, work well into coat, allow to dry completely, brush out.

Ivory Dishwashing liquid, Glycerin and White vinegar.

Work small amounts into discolored coat, let sit for 3 to 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly, multiple applications make the difference.

 Metal X shampoo made by Clairol, which is available from a beauty supply store, be careful not to get in dogs eyes, leave in for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. May need some more applications

As a last resort:

Cream peroxide 30 volume, stage 7 bleach and 2 applicators( all available at the beauty supply store)

Apply to stained areas and leave in for 30 minutes. Be careful not to touch the skin as this may burn, rinse with COOL water and apply conditioner or close the pores of the coat to prevent breakage and re-staining
Shimmering Lights, also by Clairol, be careful with porous coat as this will leave a purple glow. Woolite full strength, let sit a few minutes, takes a few times to see results. Massengill powdered douche mixed and leave on yellow stains.

SHAMPOO’S, which will help make whites more white, to name a few:

All Systems whitening shampoo; White on White; Bio Groom Super white; Plum White by Kelco; Kote Glo and Self Rinse Plus, both waterless Shampoo's

 

Hair Growth Remedy

1 lb. Peanut Butter

1 lb. Honey

1 lb. Diaglo Powder or Mirra Coat special care

1 pt. Lavitamin also known as Lixatonic or Pet-tinic

Have peanut butter at room temperature. Mix all ingredients together. This will be very thick and sticky.

Stores indefinitely in refrigerator.

Make into balls according to size of the dog:

Small dogs should get 1-3 teaspoons daily.

Large dogs should get 1-2 tablespoons daily.

Guaranteed to grow hair – even on doorknobs. If you can get the doorknobs to eat and digest this – it will grow hair !!

(This recipe is in The Quincy Kennel Clubs cookbook and was submitted by Virginia Knocke)

     PETS AND AIR TRAVEL
Sometimes, a pet's gotta fly -- and if the pet's not a bird, that usually means by air freight. Before the flight, here's what you're required to do:
1. Most states require a health certificate for pets traveling by air, so stop by the vet and get that certificate.
2. Pets also have to be a certain age to travel: No younger than eight weeks old. Also, they have to have been weaned for at least five days.
3. You're required to provide your pet with enough food and water for the trip; if it's going to be a long trip, you'll also probably be required to provide detailed instructions about feeding and medication.
    THE CASE AGAINST TABLE SCRAPS
So, there you are at the dinner table, when your pet comes nosing around. It knows you have food -- and it believes it should get at least a sample. Sure, it's tempting, but here's a couple of reasons to think before you pass down that tasty morsel.
1. First, of course, it reinforces begging behavior in your pet, which is not the most attractive thing a pet can do.
2. It also reinforces the idea in your pet that there's an alternative to its own food -- you may be unintentionally creating a picky eater.
3. What's good for you may not be good for your pet. This is especially true at dessert time, when chocolate is around: Chocolate is poison to pets.
4. Finally, it's extra calories your pet probably doesn't need.
Your pet may feel indignant that it's not getting sampling privileges, but in the end, it's better for everyone.		  3 WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT
Before the dog days of summer arrive, take steps to help your pets beat the heat. Unlike people, cats and dogs have very few "sweat" glands. They "sweat" by panting, but often this isn't enough to keep them comfortable when the mercury rises. Here's how you can help:
1. Keep your pet's water bowl filled at all times. Put out a second bowl in case the first gets knocked over.
2. Never leave your pet in a parked car.
3. Direct sunshine can raise your pet's body temperature quickly so give him or her a sheltered place to cool off--a porch, an umbrella or a shade tree can all provide protection.
                                                                         A RECIPE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
Even the best trained pets may have occasional accidents in the house, due to illness, a change in routine, or other factors. But what can you do to keep accidents from recurring? Experts say that when dogs or cats can smell where they've urinated before, they're more likely to return to the same spot. Discourage this by cleaning the area thoroughly with the following:
--one quarter cup of white vinegar
--a squirt of liquid detergent
--one quart of warm water
Scrub the area thoroughly with this mixture and then apply an odor-masking product like Urine Kleen, Stainaway or Nature's Miracle

What a Puppy is NOT