Tuesday, September 25, 2012

For Temporary Help With Dog Grooming Phoenix Dog-Owners Should Contact The Professionals

By Casandra Newton


If looking for efficient dog grooming Phoenix dog-lovers may like to use a professional salon. There may even be a mobile dog-groomer available. Using a commercial service is particularly useful if, for some reason, you need help looking after your pet's grooming needs. The coats of some breeds require much more attention than others and care can be very time-consuming.

There are a number of benefits that come with grooming a dog. It reinforces the bond between dog and owner. The dog remains clean. Various health problems, such as thrush, are averted. Minor cuts and swellings or areas of heat are noticed more quickly than might otherwise be the case. Infestations of external parasites can be kept to a minimum or eliminated.

Apart from enjoying time spent together, it is, of course, cheaper to groom your own dog. However the correct tools can be expensive. Breeds with long hair may need special brushes, combs and clippers to keep their coat looking good. Stripping blades are also used with some particular coat types, and particularly with dogs that are to be exhibited.

Many breeds with short hair only need an occasional brushing. Unless the dog rolls in something objectionable there is no point in bathing them too often. Shampoos and soaps can remove essential oils from the coat. Shampoos especially formulated for dogs should be used. The amount of shedding also influences the need for brushing. Those that shed heavily will benefit from the removal of loose hair by a solid brushing. Dogs that don't shed much are generally lower maintenance.

Dead hair and dirt can be loosened by using a currycomb on the coat. This has rubber or plastic teeth. Use of a currycomb also stimulates the oil glands. The currycomb needs to be used gently. To get rid of dead hair in a harsh coat, a metal shedding blade is used. The metal teeth are blunt and dull. Another type of comb is a stripping comb which pulls out longer hairs by the roots. Schnauzers and terriers may be 'stripped' as part of their preparation for showing.

All these tasks can be performed at a grooming salon. Salons will have all the tools needed for all types of coats and will have been professionally trained in their use. If you have a large dog and a small house, bathing may be much simpler at a salon.

Bathing large dogs such as a St Bernard can be very difficult for the elderly. Those with back problems or other physical handicaps may even have difficulty grooming small dogs. Salons will be able to accomplish these tasks easily. They will also clip the dog's nails and attend to their teeth and eyes. The ears will be checked for wax and grass-seeds.

Those who cannot drive to a salon will welcome the help that a mobile groomer can provide. Mobile units often come complete with a dog-wash component, enabling the dog-groomer to take care of all necessary tasks without entering the house. For dog-owners who need help with dog grooming Phoenix salon owners will be pleased to assist.




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