Proper grooming is a severely underrated aspect of dog care - it does not just make your little buddy look good, it also helps in his physical and psychological growth. Since dog hair can interlace due to dirt and grime in the coat forming mats and tangles, they would need to be groomed to keep proper hygiene. Plus grooming generates more bonding time with your pet, creating a stronger relationship.
It is believed that grooming should be practiced on your dog as early as possible. While a dog may not be used to this if not trained, this can easily be worked around. Encourage your dog to get used to the brushing motions on his body parts. A professional groomer, for the most part, is additional expense, but we can't blame you if you may not be up to this yet - in that case, you'll want to find a groomer who has a good manner when dealing with pets.
Grooming your Dog - What Should You Do?
Always inspect your dog's body parts before cleaning him. Always inspect his coat for any nasty ticks, fleas and other parasites, and be on the lookout for "hot spots", including sores, irritation, bumps and vegetative matter. A pair of tweezers can be used to remove ticks while fleas can be eliminated with a fine-tooth comb. Don't forget the ears either, as droop ears can be a sign of potential infection, which could easily lead to long-term hearing loss. To make sure your dog's paws do not get infected, look out for any pebbles, small debris or even chemicals on little buddy's pads.
Brushing is more than just about removing tangles and mats, but also a way to keep your pet smelling fresh as dead hair is removed. Skin inflammation can result, believe it or not, due to tangles that are not immediately removed. To help your dog properly grow a new coat, you can try grooming him during shedding - a great time to do this would be after exercising him. If your dog has difficulty walking, you may want to give his nails a trim - monthly would be fine. Dental hygiene is maintained by using dog toothpaste and toothbrush with soft bristles twice a week. A damp cotton cloth is used to remove mucus from your dog's eyes. While a coarse rug is appropriate in cleaning your pet's face.
When bathing your pet, make sure that you brush away dead hairs first to clear all the mats in his coat. Soak your pet in warm water. When applying pet shampoo, do not use too much of it. Focus on bathing his eyes, ears, chin, toes and behind. Be careful so that his ears and eyes do not get touched by soap water. In addition, you may want to apply coat conditioner once you're through bathing him. When trying to figure out how many times you should bathe your dog, some breeds have different bath frequency requirements - your friendly neighborhood pet grooming shop should be able to assist in this area.
It would be a good idea to get a home grooming kit if you do not have one yet. This contains items such as clippers for dog toenails, a grooming brush, a coarse rug, dog shampoo, dog toothpaste, dog conditioner and coarse, medium and fine tooth combs.
It is believed that grooming should be practiced on your dog as early as possible. While a dog may not be used to this if not trained, this can easily be worked around. Encourage your dog to get used to the brushing motions on his body parts. A professional groomer, for the most part, is additional expense, but we can't blame you if you may not be up to this yet - in that case, you'll want to find a groomer who has a good manner when dealing with pets.
Grooming your Dog - What Should You Do?
Always inspect your dog's body parts before cleaning him. Always inspect his coat for any nasty ticks, fleas and other parasites, and be on the lookout for "hot spots", including sores, irritation, bumps and vegetative matter. A pair of tweezers can be used to remove ticks while fleas can be eliminated with a fine-tooth comb. Don't forget the ears either, as droop ears can be a sign of potential infection, which could easily lead to long-term hearing loss. To make sure your dog's paws do not get infected, look out for any pebbles, small debris or even chemicals on little buddy's pads.
Brushing is more than just about removing tangles and mats, but also a way to keep your pet smelling fresh as dead hair is removed. Skin inflammation can result, believe it or not, due to tangles that are not immediately removed. To help your dog properly grow a new coat, you can try grooming him during shedding - a great time to do this would be after exercising him. If your dog has difficulty walking, you may want to give his nails a trim - monthly would be fine. Dental hygiene is maintained by using dog toothpaste and toothbrush with soft bristles twice a week. A damp cotton cloth is used to remove mucus from your dog's eyes. While a coarse rug is appropriate in cleaning your pet's face.
When bathing your pet, make sure that you brush away dead hairs first to clear all the mats in his coat. Soak your pet in warm water. When applying pet shampoo, do not use too much of it. Focus on bathing his eyes, ears, chin, toes and behind. Be careful so that his ears and eyes do not get touched by soap water. In addition, you may want to apply coat conditioner once you're through bathing him. When trying to figure out how many times you should bathe your dog, some breeds have different bath frequency requirements - your friendly neighborhood pet grooming shop should be able to assist in this area.
It would be a good idea to get a home grooming kit if you do not have one yet. This contains items such as clippers for dog toenails, a grooming brush, a coarse rug, dog shampoo, dog toothpaste, dog conditioner and coarse, medium and fine tooth combs.
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