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    Dog Grooming, Clean-up, and Odor Control

    Sanitation and hygiene plays an important role in keeping your pet happy and well cared for. This can also effectively aid in the prevention of diseases as well as odor control. While some lavish and doting pet owners are all to happy to pay of pet grooming services, learning how to do it yourself will not only save you money but will also provide you a great time to bond with your pet.

    Coat And Nails – brushing should not just done after bathing your pet but also right before you decide you take in to the shower in order to remove loose hairs and improve the efficacy of shampoos in cleaning the dog’s skin. This would also mean making bath-time a not-so-hairy job and a more enjoyable time for you and your pet. The key here is to keep everything in a systematic way – start brushing from the head to the tail with firm but gentle strokes.

    Kitchen sinks and bathtubs are the ideal place to bathe your pups. But for adult pets a portable pet tub would be more advisable.
    Lukewarm water works better with pet shampoos and a highly recommended for your pet’s comfort
    Apply ophthalmic ointment to protect the eyes and insert cotton in both ears
    Soak your pet and apply shampoo paying particular attention to armpits, the groin area and in between toes
    Clip nails when the puppy is sleepy and have everything you need within easy reach to avoid disturbing your puppy unnecessarily.
    Only use nail trimmers especially designed for dogs

    Eyes and Ears – as a responsible pet owner, you should know that a number of ear diseases and eye infections could be effectively prevented with proper grooming. Here are some valuable tips that can help you keep your pet on a tiptop shape:
    Make sure to keep hair and mucus off the eyes as this can possibly cause scratches son their cornea
    Apply ophthalmic ointment on the upper eyelid of your dog’s eyes to protect it during bathing sessions and facial cleaning. Tearless shampoos would also be a good choose to prevent bathing traumas.
    Regularly check ears for ear mites and parasites
    Remember that unlike humans, the dog’s ears are L-shaped so fill it will an ear cleaner and massage the base for about 20-30 seconds to soften the debris.
    Cotton applicator swabs should only be used to clean the inside for the earflap but no further down the ear canal since it would only result to packing the debris further rather than actually removing it.
    It would be advisable to clean your pet’s ear on a weekly basis to maintain proper hygiene and prevent possible ear infections.

    Oral Care – dental diseases are among the most common problems in dogs mainly because a lot of pet owners neglect the need to brush their dog’s fangs. For a fully equipped arsenal, you need to have pet toothpaste, specifically designed toothbrushes for dogs, sponges and pads for your pet’s gums. A responsible owner should make sure that the dog’s teeth are cleaned daily to prevent cavities and plaque build-up. To help ease your dog’s anxiety, talk him through it while steadily giving praises as you brush his teeth.

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