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Tuesday 31 August 2010

All About Dog Grooming Tips

By Landon N. Wiggs

Whenever you want to spend less money on your pet, dog grooming tips are a great way to keep your pup's appearance good with out the added expense of getting the service done by anyone else and can help you get closer to your pet. These ideas can assist you with a job that all conscientious pet owners should do.

Bathing the pet is the first step. If you are doing this in a season that that is comfortable enough to bathe them outdoors, it can save you a lot of trouble trying to do it in cramped bathroom, and save you on cleanup later. A leash can make this part more convenient. Make certain that the water you use is warm enough, since dogs have a higher body temperature, too cool of water can make then shake and make bath time harder since they do not enjoy it as well.

Use products that have been made specifically for dogs. This offers the right amount of skin treatment and will give benefits to pest control and making their hair look clean and shiny. When you add the soap to the dog, keep it out of their eyes and ears so that they stay comfortable.

Taking care to make sure they are comfortable can make bath time more enjoyable for them and you. Rinse well and make sure none of the soap is left in their coat. This is one of the most important things to remember since it can cause dry, itchy skin and make them miserable. Use a towel to blot the water off of them when you are done, and try not to rub their hair. Comb them while they are damp to remove any tangles and use it as a check to make sure you did get all the soap out.

Given that numerous shops use heated air to dry them, you can opt to do this as well with your own hair dryer. Dry in small portions, and make certain that it is dry completely to their skin and don't leave the hair almost dry anywhere. Ensure that you also dry their feet, as well as the pads. For their protection, do not blow the air straight into the face, including the eyes and into the ear canals.

You should never use clippers that you buy for yourself on pets and always use one that has been made for animal nails. This can make their nails split up to the quick and cause them to uneven and may result in an injury to the feet when it grabs on material. At all times be sure that you slice below the quick, and if you do not know where this is or are not able to notice it, then just cut the tips off. If the canine tries to take his paw away at any time, it will be more beneficial to leave the nails for some other time.

Anal glands need to be cleaned as well and having someone hold them with their head away from you can make this easier. Use a warm cloth and place against the anus for about a minute. It makes the glands soften up and makes it easier to empty. Remove the cloth and place your thumb and index finger around the anus where 2 hard lumps can be felt, and squeeze gently. A substance that smells bad will be secreted, bit if you find that you are not getting anything, then repeat the process starting with the warm cloth. If you do not get anything at all, you should take the dog to the vet since this can be problematic to their health.

When you use dog grooming tips you are able to bond with your animal and mallow them to look their best and are well cared for. These can save money and make you and your pet happy.

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