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November 27th, 2009 by Diana Carver

Remember that just like you keep up your physical appearance to look & feel good, your dog needs personal care & proper grooming to lead a happy, healthy life. Grooming one’s dog constitutes a vital responsibility of the dog owner. Every dog owner should buy a good dog grooming kit that contains tools to carry out the primary activities of dog grooming:

Brushing your dog’s fur is vital to assure good fur & a polished, healthy coat. Since very few dogs are afraid to have their hair brushed, it is an easy process. Longhaired dogs require daily brushing while very short haired dogs demand it once a month. Frequent brushing during shedding ensures prevention of hair buildup and extreme shedding.

Nail trimming or filing of nails needs special care and knowledge as clipping nails too close would lead to bleeding paws and instill a permanent fear in the dog’s mind against nail trimming.

Most dogs require to be bathed once a month, though the interval counts upon the fur type and condition. It’s best to use a soap-free dog shampoo to keep the coat clean & shining. By all ways, obviate man shampoo if you don’t want your dog to come down with skin rashes. A severely matted dog might need a good shave.

Ear care includes wiping the ears clean with cotton dabs dipped in ear cleaners. Dogs with long and droopy ears &/ or those with infections need regular treatment, frequently with specific medicine.

Fur clipping or haircuts are essential at regular intervals, depending on the texture and length of the hair. This can be done by an knowledgeable, confident possessor or a professional groomer on a cleaned, tangle free dog coat. Keeping a clean coat prevents fleas and parasites.

Check the items in your dog grooming kit to assure if they are suitable for your unique breed of dog. As for clippers, an ergonomic shape is most favorable. Make sure that the clipper does not involve any perplexed system of removing and attaching blades. Also, it should be difficult, should not heat up too soon & be equipped with a quiet, fast motor.

One should always keep a clogging agent or a styptic pencil handy in the dog grooming kit while trimming nails, so that the dog can be assisted to if its paws start bleeding.

After a bath followed by drying with a spongy towel, it is essential to blow dry your dog’s coat. A dog grooming kit may or may not contain a blow dryer. Use a blow dryer especially designed for dogs. A human one might scorch the coat of the dog.

If one doesn’t desire to get one’s home wet & hairy, doing it in the garden or backyard is a good idea. One can groom a dog on the ground or on a table.

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