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.

Inside pets generally require less bathing. Also you will find that you need to groom your pet with greater frequency as he ages. Older pets tend to shed hair faster and smell bad more often. If you are new to pet ownership and therefore pet cleaning as well, don't worry.

Mitts and Gloves- For canines with short hair, brushes and combs will do nothing. To promote shine, use mitts and gloves to brush the canine's hair from the top to the bottom. Toothbrushes- Canines need regular brushing to keep plaque away. Don't use your regular toothbrush, no matter how soft-bristled it is. Get the ones that are especially made for canines and make sure he gets his teeth cleaned and polished with a canine-formulated toothpaste.

Lathering Up- At this point, splash the pet with warm water until he's thoroughly saturated. Or, if you're putting him in the tub, put the non-slip mat in it. To prevent soapy water from getting in his ears, you can use cotton wool. Mix 15-20 ml of shampoo in the jug of water and start lathering him up. Avoid putting the soap on his face for now. Work up a really good lather on the pet's body. Then carefully move to his face.

Make sure, though, that you use the proper cleaning products. For instance, it is really not a good idea to use human shampoo for your pet. Sure it may work to clean his hair, but the levels of pH in human shampoo is stronger than the pH level of petgie shampoo. Therefore, if you continuously use human shampoo on your pet, you can actually give him dry itchy skin.

Conditioner- Conditioners are great for pet owners who want to give their canine's coat some extra shine and protection. Try Earthbath Totally Natural Pet Conditioner and the 'whitening' 8-in-1 Perfect Coat Conditioner for Canines. Veterinarian's Best Moisture Mist Leave-On Conditioner is also a must-try.




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