When is it time to bring your Pet to the Professional Groomer?
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Many dog owners groom their pets at home for a variety of reasons, from saving money to fearing their dogs may be anxious about visiting a groomer. Bathing your dog at home may seem simple but pet owners should consider regular professional grooming for the overall health of their dogs. Here are five reasons to get your dog professionally groomed:
When your dog needs basic hygiene care like nails clipped, anal glands expressed and ears cleaned. Better to let someone trained to provide these services do that work. There are many ways to cause damage or pain to your pet if done at home with little to no experience.
When your dog needs a good cut—and sometimes to deal with matted hair. Again, professional groomers can more safely cut your dog’s coat. The last thing you want is to accidentally cut your dog because their skin is so thin.
Groomers are well trained and have the right equipment to safely care for your dog. Although a license is not required in Texas, most groomers have formal certifications from grooming schools.
Groomers can get the job done much faster than most dog owners who groom at home--- and that is very helpful for an anxious pet.
The AKC recommends using a professional groomer for the overall health benefit of your dog--- as grooming is more than just bathing. A professional groomer will likely help with the overall health of the dog. They bathe your dog, inspect and trim the dog’s ears and check for signs of infection. When the coat dries, the dog is trimmed, clipped, or shaved. Professional groomers have the appropriate tools, from different kinds of clippers and rounded scissors to an adjustable grooming table. They’re equipped with nontoxic, gentle shampoos for dogs with skin allergies or irritations, or those with fleas.
Elizabeth Toc, co-owner of The Tailored Tail, says bathing your dog at home is a great way to bond with your pet and get your dog used to being groomed. But professionals are trained to inspect every inch of your dog and be sure that all the hygiene services are done properly.
“When you are considering professional grooming services, remember that not only can we make your dog look great, we can provide essential health benefits for your beloved pet,” she said.
Professional groomers typically provide these health services:
Baths with gentle products. They’re equipped with nontoxic, gentle shampoos for dogs with skin allergies or irritations, or those with fleas.
Detangling coats to keep them from getting matted and as comfortable as possible. And then trimming, cutting or shaving to make them as cute as possible!
Uses proper equipment for brushing to ensure the dog’s natural oils are distributed and dead skin is sloughed off.
Inspection for infections, lumps and irritations.
Proper nail trimming
Knowledge on how to deep to clean ears and make you aware of weary smells
External anal gland expression is messy, smelly and can cause major damage if not done correctly