Dogs, like humans, require grooming and bathing. Groomers normally recommend grooming your pet every six to eight weeks, depending on the size and needs of your dog. No matter whether you choose to groom your dog yourself or you send them to a professional, the point is that grooming is good for them – and it can be necessary if your dog has long and/or thick fur. Read on to find out why you need to factor grooming into your dog’s hygiene and health routine!
Good For Socializing
Grooming your dog can help him or she become used to being handled by humans and is a great way to bond with your pet. If you brush your pet’s hair every night before bed, you can both have a wonderful bonding experience.
You can improve your pet’s familiarity with you by teaching him or her to lie quietly while you brush fur, detangle hair, and wash away any dirt or debris – this is especially important when trimming your pet’s nails; you need to teach them to sit still! Overall, taking care of your animal’s feet will be less of a hassle if you do it once a week or every other week.
Controls Shedding
Shedding is another problem that can be fixed by grooming your dog often. Even though it’s impossible to stop all shedding, brushing your dog daily and bathing them once a week with a conditioning shampoo will eliminate having to vacuum the carpet as often. When you regularly use a pet brush on your pet, you will notice that their coat sheds less. This is because the brush stimulates oil glands in the animal’s skin, which helps them retain its fur.
Sometimes, it’s easier and better to have a professional groom your pet. A trained professional will know how to groom your pet properly based on breed and coat type and will be able to trim your pet’s fur in the right way. If your dog has a thicker coat that’s prone to matting, professional grooming is particularly beneficial.
Health Reasons
Many types of dogs are prone to illnesses that can be caught earlier if you pay attention to them and check their whole body when you groom them. The more often you groom your pet, the more likely it is you’ll notice something wrong or a change in their body or temperament that might signal a medical issue.
When you spot a problem, you can immediately make an appointment with a good vet, like those at Salt Water Animal Hospital or your local clinic, and get the issue checked out quickly – potentially preventing further issues from developing. Catching and treating health issues early can make all the difference in many cases.
Sanitary Reasons
Cleaning the hair off your dog’s intimate area can be crucial for their hygiene if they have a long, thick coat that covers these parts of their body. A sanitary trim in these areas will prevent your dog’s bodily excrement from drying and sticking to long fur – which will help your dog stay clean and fresh in between grooming sessions.
Helps The Dog Stay Cool
Because dogs naturally cool themselves by panting and allowing air to circulate around and through the pads of their feet, having long hair on your dog’s paws will make it more difficult for them to cool off. When you keep this hair trimmed through grooming, your dog can stay much cooler.
