How Often Are You Supposed To Take Your Canine To The Groomer?

If you've ever seen your dog roll in the dust, worry about a section of matted fur or lick parts of his body, you should know that these are not aimless actions. Your pet is just simply grooming himself. However, these are about the magnitude of your dog's tricks in this field. You'll need to give him a hand if you love the idea of an absolutely clean, safe and happy dog.

Dog Grooming Needs Much More Intensive Attention Than You Actually Know

Dog owners have preponderantly groomed their dogs themselves but they also find it hard to find the time that their pets require. Coat brushing sessions tend to be short, bathing tends to be infrequent, and proper treatment of the teeth, ears, eyes, and glands are deferred indefinitely.

Mistakes can be frequently made, too. You may miss out on ticks, ringworms and other parasites when you brush your dog's fur, for starters. It's easy to forget to clean off your canine's loose hair before you bathe your dog and end up giving it a matted coat. 

When Should You Make A Grooming Appointment For Your Canine?

The sweet spot will be at the six-week mark. That's long enough not to be burdensome, but still short enough that his hair, claws, and skin won't suffer too much in the meantime.

Less Common Needs Of Your Canine That Needs To Be Taken Care Of 

Anal Glands:

All predatory animals, including dogs, have glands near the anus that contain scent. With each bowel movement, secretions from these glands help each dog leave an individual scent behind. This smell allows dogs to distinguish other dogs themselves. Unfortunately, poor diets may lead to blocked scent glands which will cause your canine to be in pain. 

Some breeds tend to be predisposed to anal disorders, too. Chihuahuas, Lhasa apsos, basset hounds, spaniels and other small breeds are often in need of gland care. If you find that your dog is always concerned about his rear, you'll need to make an appointment with a groomer as soon as possible.

Nail Care: 

Two factors decide how much a dog has to clipped its nails: exercise frequency and breed. The more your dog gets to run around, the more his nails will wear down naturally. With little to no exercise, your dog's nails will soon grow unduly and click on the floors on which he walks. When this happens, he's going to need a grooming visit.

If you put off a visit, your dog can soon have trouble planting his paws properly every step of the way. Before long, he may be at risk of joint problems.

Whisker Care: 

Heavy shedders also grow a lot of facial furs that without regular grooming may become matted. For some dogs, their whiskers may even need to be trimmed as part of the process.

Ear Care: 

In general, breeds with small or closed ears often tend to suffer from ear-related conditions. Floppy-eared breeds like cocker spaniel or beagle tend to have poor air circulation in the ears and suffer from recurrent infections. Hence, a monthly visit to the groomer tends to be necessary. 

Grooming Is Not Just A Matter Of Appearance

Each dog breed has individual necessities of grooming that are vital to good health. Although you might be able to get away with visits two months apart, monthly visits will help to ensure your canine’s good health.

Your Canine Deserves Only The Best 

Here at Pet Master, we provide skilled and professional pet grooming services for pets as we believe that every pet's soul exists in the same way that we humans do. They have feelings, so we're always looking to give and pet a nice and calming pet grooming experience with us. 

Curious what grooming services and spa treatments we have over at Pet Master to maintain your canine’s coat? Do click here to find out more!

We will even transport your furry friends to and from their grooming appointment at no extra cost if you live in the Eastside, score! (Not to worry, transport can still be offered if you live in other regions of Singapore-charges will range from $10-$15).

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