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Swiffer Delightful as we find the warmer spring weather (and, trust us, we do find it quite delightful), with it come a few extra messes. Specifically, dog-related messes. Nobody is more aware of this than the dog whisperer, Cesar Millan, who worked with Swiffer research and development experts to show how he gets a handle on three of his top pet messes, including springtime shedding. You can check out video of him doing just that on Swiffer's Facebook page. And now, Millan and Swiffer have joined forces to launch the Messiest Mutts Sweepstakes, which will run through Apr. 12. The contest winner gets to go to the Dog Whisperer's ranch for some training! Think you could use a bit of dog ...

Between muddy paws, messy treats and digestive difficulties, our dogs and cats really do a number on our homes. We find fur gathered in the farthest corners of our rooms, and the sliding glass door is always covered with nose prints. It's absolutely worth it, of course, but it's a lot to clean. That's why we're sharing some of the pet products that have really worked for us for dealing with the day-in, day-out mess of pets. And then we need you to share some of your go-to pet-specific cleaning products or tools. Please tell us about them in the comments. (Seriously, please!) Bissell For Cleaning Up Carpeting Mishaps: When we say that the Bissell Spotbot Pet Deep Cleaner saved ...

Flickr/This Year's Love Humans aren't the only mammals that need to brush their teeth to maintain their oral health. Dogs are at risk for developing many of the same oral diseases, such as plaque and tartar, that can develop in the human mouth as a result of neglected dental hygiene. Tartar causes gingivitis, an inflammation that hurts your dog's gums and eventually progresses to irreversible periodontal disease. At this stage, bacteria growth may be so rampant that it spreads beyond your dog's mouth and into his vital organs via the bloodstream, causing critical -- and often irreparable -- damage. However, the good news is that with a little home oral care provided by you, plaque ...