Grooming Mans Best
friend
Proper grooming for your
dog does not only have
aesthetic purposes but also
adds to your pets holistic
growth physical and
psychological. 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 best to train your
dog to be groomed at an
early age. But, an
untrained dog can still be
taught to accept all the
attention. Train your pet
to get used to his body
parts being handled and
brushed. You need not go to
a professional groomer, but
if you dont have the time
or the interest to groom
your dog, be sure to select
a groomer that handles the
animals gently.
Things to Remember in
Grooming your Dog
Make a daily examination
of your pets body parts.
Look out for bumps, hot
spots, inflammation,
irritation, vegetative
matter, and parasites like
fleas and ticks in his
coat. Get rid of fleas by
using a fine-toothed comb
while ticks can be tweezed
off. Ears should be checked
droop ears are inclined to
infection which can lead to
permanent hearing loss.
Examine your companions
pads dirt, grime, pebbles,
chemicals can get caught
that can infect his
paws.
Brushing doesnt only
remove mats, it also takes
away dead hair, thus
eliminating animal odor.
Tangles can also be very
painful for your dog that
may lead to skin
inflammation. Grooming
during shedding encourages
growth of new coat, so
brush especially after
physical exercise. Nails
should be trimmed every
month, especially if your
dog has a hard time
walking. 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 dogs eyes. While
a coarse rug is appropriate
in cleaning your pets
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. Apply a pet shampoo
in small amounts. Target
areas are the eyes, ears,
rectum, toes and under the
chin. Avoid getting soap
water into his eyes and
ears. You also have an
option to apply coat
conditioner after bathing.
Different breeds require
varying bath frequency;
consult the local pet
grooming shop if youre not
sure how many times you
should bath your dog.
It is recommended that a
dog owner has his own home
grooming kit. It includes a
grooming brush, clippers
for dog toenails, combs
with varying teeth (fine,
medium coarse), dog
shampoo, coat conditioner,
and a coarse rug.
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