Routine grooming and cleaning is as important for our pets as it is for us: it improves their appearance, helps to prevent diseases, and contributes to their overall well-being. Grooming can be simplified with a few tips and hints to make the task a little simpler.
While excessive hair shedding is a common complaint heard among pet owners, in most cases the shedding is normal. An understanding of why dogs and cats lose their hair coat, and what causes shedding, goes a long way towards explaining why they shed hair all the time.
Although there are no strict recommendations on how often you should bathe your dog, bathing frequency will depend on whether or not your dog needs a bath, and on such variables as the breed of dog, the kind of shampoo you are using, and how sensitive you are to the smells associated with dogs.
It is a good idea to clean your dog’s ears on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This is especially true if you live in a warm or humid environment, or if your dog has long floppy ears that can trap dirt and moisture. To clean your dog’s ears you’ll need just a few tools of the trade and an ear cleaning solution.
Overgrown nails on paws can cause conditions which lead to pain and in
some cases serious infections. Long nails can also accidentally injure
pet owners, guests, and children. To clip your dog’s nails, you can
either take your dog to a veterinarian or clip the nails yourself.
Let us educate you on the finer points of dog-bathing for the next time Spot comes home smelling of sewage and rotten birdseed.