Do it yourself pet grooming tips will help you save money by grooming your pet at home. This may sound difficult but you can do it by following some simple grooming steps. What a better way for you and your pet to bond together. Regular grooming is very important. It will keep your dog clean and healthy. Scheduling regular grooming sessions for your pet will help prevent yeast infections caused by matted hair, ear infections with wax buildup, and periodontal disease for uncared teeth. This article will cover some basics that you can do at home which will help make it more pleasant for all involved.
Preparation
Before you begin a pet grooming session with your pet, be sure you have on hand all of the necessary grooming supplies and tools. This will include the proper supplies for cleaning eyes, ears, trimming nails or hair, brushing teeth, bathing and drying your pet.
One more note, you may not be able to accomplish all of the grooming steps with one session. You will have to consider the patience of your dog and how long your dog can stand each of the grooming steps. For new dog owners, you may have to train your dog on each step at a time. Some dogs may not like you bathing them or trimming their nails etc.
Brushing Your Dog
Before bathing your dog, always brush him first and do it thoroughly. When wet, mats enlarge and can become unmanageable. If a mat goes undetected or coat care is neglected, you may have to shave or cut out the mat so that bacteria doesn’t grow between it and the skin and cause a yeast infection. If you should have a short haired breed dog, you only need go over with a curry brush or glove, medium to long coated dogs may require special tools like a slicker, a pin or an undercoat rake. These tools can be bought at a pet store. Whatever tool you use it must effectively remove loose hair and distribute oils from the skin throughout the coat.
