Because all dogs are individuals, you will have to find out what sort of grooming activities your pet requires and how often. In general, dog grooming activities include brushing his teeth, cleaning his ears, trimming his nails, brushing his fur. If your dog has a thick hair coat or curly and long fur, then regular trimming will be needed, and this is best performed by professional groomers. But there are a lot of other grooming activities that you can perform safely in your home. After determining which activities your own home “pet spa” will perform, ensure that you have the correct grooming tools.
The general idea is to ensure that your pet’s fur is shiny and smooth. If your pet’s hair coat appears brittle or dull, then you might have to be grooming your pet more often.
Brushing your pet’s hair coat will have several benefits:
●Prevention of mats and tangles.
●Removal of dead skin and loose hair.
●Distribution of your pet’s natural skin oils all over his fur.
●Gives you the chance to inspect your pet for fleas, injuries, and unusual lumps.
●But by far, bonding with your dog is the best motivation why you should regularly brush him. It is an activity both you and your pet can enjoy together.
Any problem affecting your pet's skin and/or hair coat should require a visit to your vet hospital Ellicott City, MD.