General Grooming Tips for Your Dog We, humans, should have good grooming habits, but so do our dogs. Aside from being a healthy practice, grooming is also a great way for us to bond with our pets. Of course, a professional groomer is necessary for dogs who need regular trimming or clipping, but the general tasks are all ours to do, such as: Bathing
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Once every two to four months is a good bathing schedule for your dog, unless she gets into something really dirty or stinky. More often than that and her skin and coat will dry out. Also make sure you use dog shampoo as human shampoo can be very harsh on a dog’s coat and skin.
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Brushing Whatever the length of your dog’s coat, it needs to be brushed often – in fact, once every two days, at least. You will find different brushes and combs today, and you should get those which are most comfortable for you, as well as suitable for your purpose (for instance, you can get a comb or brush particularly made to remove ticks). Feet Trimming up your dog’s feet isn’t only nice but also beneficial – she’ll get less stickers, tar, iceballs, etc. stuck in her feet! It means there will be less rocks, stickers, tar and the like getting caught in her feet, which can be uncomfortable for her too. Scissors are great for trimming over the top of the dog’s foot and at the bottom, but not around the pads or toes. Nails You should check and clip the dog’s nails about once every two weeks. They’ve grown too long if you hear them “click” while your dog walks across the floor. You’ll find two kinds of nail clippers for pets, and both are good as long as you can clearly see where the blade is cutting into, the blade is sharp, and the tool is comfortable in your hands. Be ready with some styptic powder, in case you end up accidentally clipping the vein. Ears You have to clean your dog’s ears about once a week. You can use a cotton ball or piece of gauze dipped in ear cleaning solution, or a baby wipe wrapped around your finger. Water is not advised because it takes a while to evaporate. Don’t use Q-tips either, and don’t stick anything down the ear canal to avoid causing a painful ear injury. If there seems to be a weird smell or a discharge from your pet’s ear, take her to the vet immediately. Teeth Finally, give your dog’s teeth a clean twice or thrice a week, using a dog toothbrush, gauze wrapped around your finger, or a finger cap scrubber for cleaning pet teeth. And forget about human toothpaste, which foams too much and can be upsetting to your dog’s stomach.
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