Whether you have chosen your first dog or is planning to take care of one, grooming and caring for your dog is important to keep them not only clean but healthy as well. Dogs can groom themselves by licking their coat or chewing their fur. But sometimes that is not enough. This is where we, as dog parents look and smell at their best.
The Importance of Grooming Your Dog
Grooming your dog is not about keeping them good-looking. It is about keeping them in top physical health as well as being at their best appearance. Moreover, grooming your dog is easy. All you need is a dog brush, nail clippers and other dog grooming tools to do it. Or better yet book regular grooming appointments if you don't have the time. Here are the five reasons a groomed pet is a happy pet:
Removes dead skin and hair. Without proper grooming, all your pet's dead skin and coat stay in them. Grooming them to get rids of these dead skin and hair; thus improving air circulation to the skin. This is particularly important during summer. When the dead skin and hair are gone, you'll end up with a healthy and shiny coat. Healthy and brushed coats shed less.
Regular trimming of your dog's nails can help keep the nails short. It also reinforces their foot structure and posture. Long, untrimmed hair poses a high risk of infection.
Get rid of parasites before they spread. When you groom your dog, you can immediately spot ticks, and lice and get remove them right away.
You'll learn more about your dog's body. As you groom your pet, you'll be more familiar with your dog's body. In time, you'll be able to tell what is wrong with your pet as you stroke your hands throughout your dog's body. You'll be in the position to identify problems before it escalates.
You'll have a better bond with your dog. The time you spend with your pet grooming them immediately creates a lasting bond with your pet. The more that you do it, the more that your dog will trust you and you be more in tune with your dog.
Your pet will look and smell great. Yes. we understand that grooming your pet can take a lot of time. But, when your dog looks and smells good, it outweighs the time you need to spend to groom them. If you don't have the time, visit your nearest professional pet groomer and let them do it for you.
Bathing Your Dog
It is recommended to bathe your dog as often as possible. But this depends on the activity your dog is at or if he or she has skin problems. If your dog goes outdoor a lot, frequent bathing is recommended.
Bathing your dog at least once or twice a month with dog shampoo is recommended. If you intend to bathe your dog for more than once a month, use a moisturizing shampoo to prevent your dog's skin from getting dry.
When you bathe your dog regularly, you clean the skin and coat of your pet. Bathing also helps in removing the loose hair, debris, and improve your dog's coat and shine.
Grooming Your Dog
Grooming and combing your hair is important in pet care. When you brush your hair, you keep your dog's coat in good condition by removing the loose hair. It also prevents hair buildup and knots. Brushing aid in distributing the healthy na