Top Tips For Dog Grooming Duncan

By Matthew Clark


Proper grooming is important for dogs for most of the same reasons that it is important for people. When your dog is clean and trimmed it feels happy, satisfied, and self-confident. Besides that, proper grooming will keep your dog healthy. Dirty dogs will tend to become infested with harmful, parasitic insects like fleas and ticks. Your dog will be less healthy and happy if you fail Dog grooming Duncan at the proper frequency.

Shampoos- Dogs have special needs and a good pH balance must be maintained to keep their skin and coat healthy. Shampoos also help remove dander and dead hair and can keep your canine smelling fresh for a long time. Some formulations can also correct skin irritations like eczema and dermatitis and combat parasites. Some great brands to try are Bio Guard Gentle Shampoo, Veterinarian's Best Hot Spot Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Veterinary Formula Canine Shampoo. For those pesky parasites, try Adams Flea & Tick Shampoo

An important part of pet cleaning, even before you begin thinking about baths, is simply brushing your pet's coat on a regular, preferably daily, basis. This assists to get rid of any dirt and knots on the hair as well as evenly spread secreted skin oils throughout the coat. All animals differ and and experts should be consulted on the right type of brush to use on your pet.

Combs may also be used as an effective tool to detangle hair. Choose thinner-toothed combs for canines with thin coats and wider-toothed combs for canines with thicker coats. To remove fleas and dirt, use flea combs that are especially designed to pull fleas away from the skin and hair. Flea combs may also be used dipped in anti-flea solution.

Bathing- I cover this topic in more detail in another post, but basically you need a tub that's suitable for your pet's size. Fill it with warm water. If your pet doesn't like being put in water, have a bucket of warm water handy. Now, get your non-slip mat, a plastic jug, a towel or hair dryer (depending on the coat of the pet) and canine shampoo. There are many types shampoo on the market. For instance, if your pet has fleas and ticks, get a shampoo for that. If your pet has a skin condition, get a shampoo that provides relief for it.

This is how often you should groom your pet if you're asking the question, "What is the least that I should do for my pet as far as cleaning?" However, you may be asking the question "Is it possible to bathe my pet too much?" As long as you are using shampoos that are gentle and no harsh chemicals, there is no such thing as bathing or cleaning your pet too often. You may bathe your pet as often as you like.

Don't trim too close to the quick, or you might risk causing some bleeding. Cut just below and at an angle of 45 degrees. It is especially important to be extra careful with dark-colored nails, since it's much more difficult to see where the nerves and blood vessels begin. To play safe, cut in small sections at a time.

Cleaning your pet is a job (even though it can be fun). And like any other job, it is paramount that you have the proper tools and equipment to complete your task. Please remember that the cheapest tools and products are the cheapest for a reason. You are doing your pet and yourself no favors by skimping on the right products and equipment. If you are on a budget, then be resourceful and find ways to get top of the line products for highly discounted prices. Your pet wouldn't be cheap in caring for you, so please return the favor.




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