A dog is the most loyal companion of a human being. And grooming a dog in the best way is an essential responsibility of being a good dog parent. Regular grooming of all dog breeds helps them maintain a tangle-free coat, shiny look and gives you a chance to check for infections and skin issues. Dog grooming is vital to ensure that they stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.
There are five professional pet grooming supplies and tips you must follow
Brush your dog regularly
Brushing your dog’s coat is pretty basic. The amount of brushing needed depends completely on the coat length of the dog. A slick, metal pin brush is usually preferred for brushing because it goes through hair easily and pulls out a great deal of dust, grass, and burrs. For shorthaired dogs for example Labradors, a shedding blade works effectively. Brushing is an essential part of a dog grooming routine and will keep your dog healthy and good-looking.
Trim’s your dog nails
As we human beings appreciate the routine of nails trimming regularly it’s equally important to keep your puppy’s nails trimmed. When you hear a constant clicking sound when your dog walks, that’s a clear sign to trim the dog nails. As this is a daunting and hard job, make this dog grooming process easy by buying a pair of clippers and cutting your dog’s nails. If your dog has black nails, clip a little at a time until you see a solid black dot on top. And if your dog has white nails, clip until you see the pink.
Trim your dog’s hair
Trimming the dog’s long hairs will keep it looking sharp help prevent matting, and keep debris from getting trapped. Trimming the hair around your dog’s eyes prevents the long hairs from blocking its vision and damaging its eyes. Trimming inside the ears prevents ear infections and improves air movement. So it’s mandatory to trim the dog hairs regularly for dog grooming.
Bath your dog regularly
Bathing your dog regularly benefits your dog in many ways
- Removes the dirt and odor
- Strengthens bond with your dog
- Softer the coat
- Reduced shedding
- Helps with allergies
- Helps monitor your dog’s health
Bathing the dog for grooming is depends on the dog’s skin and the thickness of the coat. Bathing your dog more often than required can strip the natural oils from its coat and dry out its skin.
Check your dog’s skin and ears regularly as you groom them
Skin allergic disease is common in dogs causing itching and making them scratch their skin. So make a habit of checking your dog’s skin every time you groom them. Run your fingers through the dog’s coat, feel its skin for unusual bumps and lumps regularly. Also check their ears for painful infections, inflammation, bad smell, and scratches.