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Top 5 Reasons to Take Your Dog to a Groomer
5. Save Your Sofa from Hair and Dander.
Groomers have the proper tools and training to thoroughly remove undercoat, loose hair and cleanse skin to decrease shedding and dander.
4. Make Your Pet More Comfortable.
Groomers will properly remove matted hair, clean out waxy/hairy ears and trim long claws. When left unkempt these problems can lead to discomfort for your pet.
3. Protect Your Family's Health.
Groomers may identify parasitic infestations such as fleas, ticks and tapeworms that can transmit disease to people. Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Bartonellosis are examples of zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans).
2. Detect Early Signs of Illness.
Groomers can alert you to illnesses such as ear infections, tooth decay and skin cancer. Early detection and treatment can lead to more successful treatment outcomes.
1. Make Your Pet More Enjoyable To Cuddle.
While you relax, a groomer creates a clean, soft, sweet-smelling and more kissable companion.
Groomers have the proper tools and training to thoroughly remove undercoat, loose hair and cleanse skin to decrease shedding and dander.
4. Make Your Pet More Comfortable.
Groomers will properly remove matted hair, clean out waxy/hairy ears and trim long claws. When left unkempt these problems can lead to discomfort for your pet.
3. Protect Your Family's Health.
Groomers may identify parasitic infestations such as fleas, ticks and tapeworms that can transmit disease to people. Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Bartonellosis are examples of zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans).
2. Detect Early Signs of Illness.
Groomers can alert you to illnesses such as ear infections, tooth decay and skin cancer. Early detection and treatment can lead to more successful treatment outcomes.
1. Make Your Pet More Enjoyable To Cuddle.
While you relax, a groomer creates a clean, soft, sweet-smelling and more kissable companion.
Pet nail care
How often should a pet's nails be trimmed?
The average for most pets is to trim nails every six to eight weeks. You must pay attention to your pet's nails. Nails should be kept short. If you don’t trim them regularly, the nails can curl and grow into the pads, which is very painful. If you can hear your pet’s nails clicking when they walk, they are probably too long. Long nails can lead to bone and joint problems, because your pet isn't able to walk right.
Cats' nails are easier to trim, because they are white and it is easy to see where the nail bed is so you know where to stop. It is more difficult with dogs, because their toenails are black and you can't see the nail bed. I recommend going to a vet and having them show you how to do it and where to stop so that you don't cut to the quick — which means you've cut into the vein.
Dogs who walk a lot on sidewalks and asphalt, like Manhattan dogs, will wear their nails down that way and might not need to have them trimmed as often as dogs who only walk in grass or soft areas.
What is the best way to get your dog used to nail trimming?
If you have a puppy or kitten, you should start now while they are young so they are used to being handled. Address the issue immediately when you get a new pet.
For older or adopted dogs, start slow – one nail a day. Make it a positive experience by having lots of treats on hand, talk calmly and praise them. You should also work with your vet on this. If your pet has anxiety, you might want to leave this to a professional groomer.
What nail-trimming items do you recommend?
Good nail clippers specifically for dogs or cats. Make sure you have blood-clotting powder on hand before you start trimming your pet's nails. If you do cut to the quick, this powder will stop the bleeding quickly.
The average for most pets is to trim nails every six to eight weeks. You must pay attention to your pet's nails. Nails should be kept short. If you don’t trim them regularly, the nails can curl and grow into the pads, which is very painful. If you can hear your pet’s nails clicking when they walk, they are probably too long. Long nails can lead to bone and joint problems, because your pet isn't able to walk right.
Cats' nails are easier to trim, because they are white and it is easy to see where the nail bed is so you know where to stop. It is more difficult with dogs, because their toenails are black and you can't see the nail bed. I recommend going to a vet and having them show you how to do it and where to stop so that you don't cut to the quick — which means you've cut into the vein.
Dogs who walk a lot on sidewalks and asphalt, like Manhattan dogs, will wear their nails down that way and might not need to have them trimmed as often as dogs who only walk in grass or soft areas.
What is the best way to get your dog used to nail trimming?
If you have a puppy or kitten, you should start now while they are young so they are used to being handled. Address the issue immediately when you get a new pet.
For older or adopted dogs, start slow – one nail a day. Make it a positive experience by having lots of treats on hand, talk calmly and praise them. You should also work with your vet on this. If your pet has anxiety, you might want to leave this to a professional groomer.
What nail-trimming items do you recommend?
Good nail clippers specifically for dogs or cats. Make sure you have blood-clotting powder on hand before you start trimming your pet's nails. If you do cut to the quick, this powder will stop the bleeding quickly.
Bathing 101
How often should a dog be bathed?
Only bathe a dog when they need it – once a month is fine for most dogs. Schedule it so that you bathe them at the same time you are due to put on their flea protectant.
How do you keep a dog calm in a bath? What isthe easiest way to bathe a dog?
A lot of dogs that enjoy water activities like swimming, don’t like baths. If your dog enjoys swimming, try bathing him outside if it isn’t cold.
For indoors, put non-slip mats down in the bathtub and use the shower head instead of the faucet. A hand-held shower head is best. I recommend putting cotton balls in their ears to absorb water. As with other grooming activities, make it fun for your dog. Talk to them and praise them while you bathe them.
Moisturizing, Odor-control, Medicated ... there are so many different types of pet shampoo on the market now. What types of shampoo do you recommend for a healthy dog?
Ask a professional, "What shampoo should I be using?" Your vet can tell you if your dog needs a special shampoo. Never use dog shampoo on cats; read the label on pet shampoo beforehand to make sure it's for the correct species and age of pet you’re bathing.
Can I use regular human shampoo on my dog?
Never use human shampoo. It is a different pH level, and the chemicals are too harsh for pets.
What is the best method for drying a dog?
Towel drying is probably best, but if you do use a blow-dryer, make sure to use it on the lowest setting. Your dog's skin can burn easily. I also recommend using a blow-dryer (again, on the lowest setting) for puppies or kittens, because they will get cold much faster than an adult dog or cat.
Is it true that you can't bathe cats?
It is true that cats don't like water and they are self-grooming, so you don't need to bathe a cat unless there is a need – if the coat looks unhealthy, or the cat has fleas or a skin condition. But it is a fallacy that you can't bathe a cat. You could bathe your cat once a year during high-shedding season, but as long as cats don't smell they are OK. Below are the steps I recommend for bathing a cat:
If you aren't properly maintaining your dog's ears, nails and coat, you should take him to a professional groomer every six to eight weeks. You should always ask your groomer to do the following:
1. cut hair out of ears
2. clean ears
3. express anal glands
4. cut nails
Only bathe a dog when they need it – once a month is fine for most dogs. Schedule it so that you bathe them at the same time you are due to put on their flea protectant.
How do you keep a dog calm in a bath? What isthe easiest way to bathe a dog?
A lot of dogs that enjoy water activities like swimming, don’t like baths. If your dog enjoys swimming, try bathing him outside if it isn’t cold.
For indoors, put non-slip mats down in the bathtub and use the shower head instead of the faucet. A hand-held shower head is best. I recommend putting cotton balls in their ears to absorb water. As with other grooming activities, make it fun for your dog. Talk to them and praise them while you bathe them.
Moisturizing, Odor-control, Medicated ... there are so many different types of pet shampoo on the market now. What types of shampoo do you recommend for a healthy dog?
Ask a professional, "What shampoo should I be using?" Your vet can tell you if your dog needs a special shampoo. Never use dog shampoo on cats; read the label on pet shampoo beforehand to make sure it's for the correct species and age of pet you’re bathing.
Can I use regular human shampoo on my dog?
Never use human shampoo. It is a different pH level, and the chemicals are too harsh for pets.
What is the best method for drying a dog?
Towel drying is probably best, but if you do use a blow-dryer, make sure to use it on the lowest setting. Your dog's skin can burn easily. I also recommend using a blow-dryer (again, on the lowest setting) for puppies or kittens, because they will get cold much faster than an adult dog or cat.
Is it true that you can't bathe cats?
It is true that cats don't like water and they are self-grooming, so you don't need to bathe a cat unless there is a need – if the coat looks unhealthy, or the cat has fleas or a skin condition. But it is a fallacy that you can't bathe a cat. You could bathe your cat once a year during high-shedding season, but as long as cats don't smell they are OK. Below are the steps I recommend for bathing a cat:
Trim their nails first and brush their coat, removing any knots or mats.
Have cat shampoo and big, absorbent towels within your reach.
Using the kitchen sink, fill one side with lukewarm water. Make sure the other side is empty and clean.
Pick the cat up, holding it by the scruff (between the shoulder blades and behind the neck), and lower it into the water
Next, move the cat into the side of the sink with no water.
Lather up with shampoo – let it sit for 10 minutes. Allow the cat to hold on to something, like the edge of the sink. Talk calmly and rub the cat as the shampoo works.
After 10 minutes, lower the cat back into the water to rinse.
Then towel-dry really good. Cats do not like blow-drying.
How often should a dog be professionally groomed?Have cat shampoo and big, absorbent towels within your reach.
Using the kitchen sink, fill one side with lukewarm water. Make sure the other side is empty and clean.
Pick the cat up, holding it by the scruff (between the shoulder blades and behind the neck), and lower it into the water
Next, move the cat into the side of the sink with no water.
Lather up with shampoo – let it sit for 10 minutes. Allow the cat to hold on to something, like the edge of the sink. Talk calmly and rub the cat as the shampoo works.
After 10 minutes, lower the cat back into the water to rinse.
Then towel-dry really good. Cats do not like blow-drying.
If you aren't properly maintaining your dog's ears, nails and coat, you should take him to a professional groomer every six to eight weeks. You should always ask your groomer to do the following:
1. cut hair out of ears
2. clean ears
3. express anal glands
4. cut nails
"I never bought a dog here, nor have I tried their grooming, but I can say that they are so helpful as a petstore for buying supplies. They go the extra step for customer svc, offer great deals and really care about customer satisfaction. As a general rule of thumb, don't buy dogs from pet stores, however it looks like they treat their animals really well and everything is kept clean for the puppies." from yellowpages
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