Puppy Care

There’s more to pet grooming than simply giving your pet a bath. Tending to their skin, coat and overall health are also part of the process. Pets aren’t able to tell you if something is wrong. But as you’re grooming them, any hidden problems will emerge.

As you carefully groom your pet, it will be easy to discover any marks that appear unusual. It will be easy to discover if he has any injuries, or if fleas and ticks have made their home on him. You’ll find that this is the best way to give your pet the care it needs.

Following are some pet grooming supplies that you will want to have with you when you begin to ready your animal for his grooming.

1. Brushes. Make sure you use a brush that’s made specifically for the kind of cat or dog you own. Look for pin brushes which have a metal comb and wider spaces between them. This is ideal for pets that have thicker hair or mats.

After you’ve used a pin brush, follow it up by running a slicker brush over your pet’s coat. They are often somewhat shorter and might have a bend at the tip. You’ll get a more thorough comb through since the spacing is tighter.

2. Combs. With a comb, the distance between pins is as important as it is with a brush. Those that are closer together will give the best comb through. But it is important for you to ensure that knots or matted hair are brushed through completely before you use a thin comb.

3. Nail Clippers. Find a well made nail clipper designed specifically for pets. It’s important that you don’t cut into the skin. Use styptic powder to stop bleeds. Make sure to get some Training from your vet on how to cut nails before doing it yourself.

4. Clippers. If you will be cutting the animal’s fur, you should look for a good quality clipper. You can find them at most pet stores. Look for the right size blade. Keep in mind that the closeness of the cut depends on the size of the blade. You might want to get a few in various sizes.

Most of the tools that you need to do a thorough job of pet grooming are available at your local pet supply store. They’re also available on the internet. In any case, you will want to purchase high quality products that will last a long time. Keep them in good shape, cleaning and sanitizing them after each use as instructed by the manufacturer.