Pet Grooming
Pets are our little bundles of energy give us so much joy! Wouldn't it be great to give our little friends the happiness they deserve? It's absolutely essential that we take our furry buddies to a pet spa or a groomer to give help them relax and recuperate at least once a month. Giving them a nice haircut, bath and nail clipping not only keeps them hygienic, contributing to their health but it keeps them relaxed, always ensuring that they're in the most stress-free state of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of pet grooming?
Pet grooming is significant for many reasons! Groomers not only make your puppy look cute, they also:
1) Trim the toenails (which is essential for the growth of your pup physical structure)
2) Shave the pads of their feet (the real thick haired dogs especially, can get matts in between their pads and cause irritation and pain, from moisture from rain, snow, or from chewing on it, can lead to fungus which on some breads can lead to a life time of yeast and fungus among other skin ailments, that all stemmed from some matted toes. Older dogs that live w slick surfaced floors get less traction w hairy pads, leading to slips or falls!) Foot care is essential for your pup!
3) Shave the hair off the top of their nose to between their eyes (or most of the top) to keep that hair out of their eyes, or poking their eyes, causing tears and eye boogers and vision loss.
4) Groomers also express the anal glands, which can cause some pups a lot of discomfort and pain and if not expressed on a regular bases.
5) Groomers also shave the potty parts 1&2 (again, essential if your pup has a fluffy butt and has a habit of getting poo stuck in their fur. Over time this can build up and dry up over the covering of the rectum and they can not poo. If left unnoticed it can do serious harm to your pup)
6) Groomers also, if need be clean and pull the hair out of the ears of the dogs that have it. (A lot of ear hair can effect their hearing and the health of the ear). Proving this is also essential for your pup's health.
7) Groomers also shave the belly and the armpits. Matts can sometimes start in these areas and can be the easiest places to accidentally nick them, if they have heavy matting.
To maintain a happy and healthy pup grooming is an essential! It's not only about looks!
What are some pet grooming products?
There are lots of different type brushes on the market but the brushes we love and always recommend are called Simpson flexi brushes. There are 4 different types which we use:
I love these brushes as they are flexible and will be gentler for your dog when used correctly. Don’t forget the importance of using a metal comb after.
When you come back from a walk with your dog and they get wet, I strongly suggest using a leave in conditioning spray for them before brushing as this will help keep their coat tangle free and they can dry naturally.
The conditioning sprays we recommend are:
Pet grooming is significant for many reasons! Groomers not only make your puppy look cute, they also:
1) Trim the toenails (which is essential for the growth of your pup physical structure)
2) Shave the pads of their feet (the real thick haired dogs especially, can get matts in between their pads and cause irritation and pain, from moisture from rain, snow, or from chewing on it, can lead to fungus which on some breads can lead to a life time of yeast and fungus among other skin ailments, that all stemmed from some matted toes. Older dogs that live w slick surfaced floors get less traction w hairy pads, leading to slips or falls!) Foot care is essential for your pup!
3) Shave the hair off the top of their nose to between their eyes (or most of the top) to keep that hair out of their eyes, or poking their eyes, causing tears and eye boogers and vision loss.
4) Groomers also express the anal glands, which can cause some pups a lot of discomfort and pain and if not expressed on a regular bases.
5) Groomers also shave the potty parts 1&2 (again, essential if your pup has a fluffy butt and has a habit of getting poo stuck in their fur. Over time this can build up and dry up over the covering of the rectum and they can not poo. If left unnoticed it can do serious harm to your pup)
6) Groomers also, if need be clean and pull the hair out of the ears of the dogs that have it. (A lot of ear hair can effect their hearing and the health of the ear). Proving this is also essential for your pup's health.
7) Groomers also shave the belly and the armpits. Matts can sometimes start in these areas and can be the easiest places to accidentally nick them, if they have heavy matting.
To maintain a happy and healthy pup grooming is an essential! It's not only about looks!
What are some pet grooming products?
There are lots of different type brushes on the market but the brushes we love and always recommend are called Simpson flexi brushes. There are 4 different types which we use:
- Green – All rounder, good for Yorkies and puppies.
- Purple – All rounder, good for double coated dogs and Shih tzu type coats.
- Blue – For Doodles, or any dog with a curly coat.
- Red – De matting brush (not recommend for use other than by dog groomers)
I love these brushes as they are flexible and will be gentler for your dog when used correctly. Don’t forget the importance of using a metal comb after.
When you come back from a walk with your dog and they get wet, I strongly suggest using a leave in conditioning spray for them before brushing as this will help keep their coat tangle free and they can dry naturally.
The conditioning sprays we recommend are:
- Julie Harris – Management Spray.
- DezynaDog Amazing Trix Coat Spray
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What are some pet grooming tools?
Some common grooming tools that we would recommend are:
Some common grooming tools that we would recommend are:
- Clippers
- Blades
- Combs
- Attachment combs
- Earhair powder
- Brush
- Shampoo (Pet-friendly)
- Conditioner (Pet-friendly)
- Power blower,
- Scissors
- Toenail Clippers
- File or Dremel.
