Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Bonding Through Pet Grooming Lockport NY Pet Owners Experience

By Eliza Mendoza


When contemplating pet grooming Lockport NY pet parents need to acknowledge the importance of keeping their pet groomed. They may not realize that the health of an animal is directly related to its hygiene. A well groomed animal has more done to it that just getting a bath or being brushed. The animal should also have their nails trimmed down, their eyes wiped out and their teeth brushed.

It is not necessary for an owner to hire a pet groomer. The time spent grooming your own pet can be a special bonding time between pet and owner. However, some animals and owners do not find this to be a pleasant experience. If this is the case, hiring a professional who has experience in this area will be a better option for both pet and owner.

A well groomed animal will have a healthier coat. Brushing on a regular basis allows the removal of shedding hair and dead skin. This will also allow the coat to be thinner which will help the animal to stay cooler. While brushing it is important that the skin is looked over in order to find areas that may be causing the animal some discomfort. Irritated skin can be easier to discover on an animal with short hair. If irritation is found, it is vital that it is treated as soon as possible to keep further problems from developing.

Getting their nails trimmed is often a anxiety inducing process for a dog. However, this is something that must be done during grooming as nails that get too long can get entangled in things that can cause the dog to get hurt. If a dog starts out quite young in having positive experiences with getting their nails trimmed, they will be less likely to experience fear and anxiety. Often times, this is not possible and it is safer for the owner and pet to have their nails trimmed by a professional groomer.

While trimming the nails, the paw pads should be examined for sores or cuts. If a cut should be found, make sure that the area is free of any foreign objects. Dry paw pads, like human skin, can crack and should be treated with a moisturizing product available for paw pads at the local pet store.

Brushing an animal's teeth may sound like the silliest thing that has ever been said. But, just like humans, animals are susceptible to tartar build-up and bad breath. It is recommended that a dog has its teeth brushed on a weekly basis and a yearly dental exam.

There are many different dog breeds and different types of problems in each one. Runny eyes is something that does not effect all breeds but those that have this problem can get infections from blocked tear ducts. These dogs need the help of their owners in keeping their eyes clean so that an infection does not occur. Those with lighter fur with this problem will also experience some discoloration around the eyes.

Responsibility comes with owning a pet. However, while pet grooming Lockport NY pet owners can experience a time of bonding and increased love and trust between themselves and their beloved pet.




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