Wednesday, September 24, 2014

A Few Things You Need To Know About Pet Grooming

By Karina Frost


If you want to have a pet, it is your responsibility to take a very good care of him. Pet grooming is quite simple for most breeds, but some longhair breeds require special attention. Both cats and dogs require regular brushing and trimming, but there are some other things to take care of. These animals are your new family members, ad you should treat them as such.

The first thing you should do is to find a good vet. This person will take care about regular vaccination, possible health issues and everything else your pet might need. Schedule regular checks, and take your furry friend to see a vet whenever you think that it is necessary.

Make sure to give your pet appropriate amounts of good quality food. It is always advisable to consult the breeder or the vet about this. Another important thing is that your pet gets fresh water every single day, at least once. Sometimes you will need to improve his diet with different food supplements and vitamins.

Pets have to be clean and tidy, and sometimes they have to take a bath. Bathing dogs too frequently isn't recommended, once in every three months is more than enough. Nevertheless, if you have to do it, don't hesitate, especially during summer. Just remember to use very mild shampoos.

Cats usually don't require baths unless you have to prepare them for shows or they get especially dirty. Both dogs and cats should always be brushed before bathing, to remove all dead and tangled hair. Use lukewarm water and don't ever spray it directly to their eyes or ears. Gently massage their coats using mild shampoo and rinse them thoroughly.

Use some soft towel and a blow dryer to dry their hair. Some animals aren't very happy to see a blow dryer, but if you let them to examine this strange object first, it could help. If not, keep them inside, where is warm, until they are completely dry. You don't want them to get cold.

Both dogs and cats need to be regularly brushed. This procedure removes tangled and dead hair, spreads natural oils on their coats and keeps their skin clean and healthy. Long haired pets need daily brushing, some breeds need more frequent brushing only when they shed, twice a year, and when it comes to smooth haired breeds, once a week will be more than enough. Be gentle and every pet will enjoy in this.

Most active animals don't have problems with their nails, because they simply wear them down. House pets can have serious problems if you don't trim their nails regularly. If your dog has dewclaws, it is advisable to remove them. Consult your vet about it.

Professional grooming services are quite affordable. The problem is to find one really reliable groomer. Experienced groomers know how to deal with animals and always use the best handling techniques. Find yourself a good groomer and your lovely furry friend will be in good hands.




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