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Basic Dog Grooming Tips You Need To Know  by: Rose Lenk Brush your dog often . Brushing will stimulate oils in your pets skin & keep it moist & healthy. Brushing will prevent matting of your dogs coat. Brushing is a great way to show your dog attention. Brushing eliminates dead hair in the coat that contributes to shedding. Maintain the length of your dogs nails. You can walk your dog often to wear down nails. Clip your dogs nails on a regular basis. If they are cut too short they can bleed & sting. Groomers usually charge a little less than veterinarians to cut nails. If you believe your dog will be aggressive about getting their nails cut it is best to take them to the veterinarian. Bathe your dog regularly. Buy dog shampoos & conditioners from pet stores. Do not use flea & tick shampoos unless your pet needs them, they can dry out your pets skin. Be sure to rinse your dog thoroughly, leaving soap on skin can cause problems. Bathing a dog with knots & mats will worsen them, be sure to eliminate these before or immediately after the bath. When drying your dog use low heat. Dogs are sensitive to burning, keep this in mind while adjusting water temperature. Bathing your dog will cut down on chances of infestations of fleas & ticks. Place cotton in your dogs ears before bathing. Often water in the ears can lead to ear infections. By washing away dead hair, regular bathing reduces shedding of your dogs coat. Keep your dogs ears clean Do this with dog ear cleaner bought from any pet store. Put a small amount of ear cleaner on a cotton ball and swab outer surface of the inner ear. Keeping your dogs ears clean & dry will reduce chance of ear infections & ear mites. You can also buy ear wipes from any pet store to keep your dogs ears clean. Dog groomers & veterinarians can also clean your pets ears for you. Many longhaired dogs grow hair in their ears that needs to be pulled to prevent ear infections. This hair can be gently pulled out with hemostats. Most people leave this to their groomer or vet. About The Author By Rose Lenk Find more dog and puppy articles, collars and information at her website Dog Collar Direct http://www.DogCollarDirect.com. This article was posted on October 02, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Pets and Animals" Category: Why Cat Urine Smells So Bad and Doesn't Go Away by Nancy E. Wigal Choosing The Right Puppy Breed by Randy Myers Tumours in Rats - what to do when your pet rat has lumps and bumps by Catherine Smith Tropical Fish and its Aquarium Maintenance by Low Jeremy The Most Dangerous Shark Species Involved In Shark Attacks On Humans! by Sylvie Leochko Decorating a Birdhouse by James Patterson Getting a New Dog? How To Chose One by Donnis Barron Fleas – Spot Them, Stop Them, Kill Them by Mary Amos Everything You Need To Know About Birdhouses by John Caldwell Five Secrets for the Very Best Cat Food by Fred Ege << Back to "Pets And Animals" Index

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