Pet Grooming Supplies

Your dog physical maintenance and care is one of their basic needs in order to keep up with your dog’s grooming. We do get confused and fussy about the supplies we need since there are so many types of equipments and tools available out there. Here are a few important and basic things which you need to know to help you choose the best grooming supplies and equipment for your lovely dog.

Bristle Brushes

Normally work for most hair types and it vary from soft to firm and long to short. However Wire Pin Brushes can be with on dogs with medium to long hair.

Slicker Brushes

This brush is usually used to break tangles and mats. It also removes shedding hair.

Shedding Tools

This brush has unique made teeth that get rids of excess hair from breeds and reduce shedding.

Flea combs in the other hand used to detect fleas.

Nail Trimmers always scare the dogs away and can be stressful for dogs and owners. Knowing the technique and use of this tool can help ease the whole process.

Claw Style Trimmer

Guillot ine Trimmers

The Claw Style Trimmer (spring loaded) cut the dog’s nail in a scissor’s way fashion while the Guillotine Trimmers have a replaceable blade that cuts the nail when the spring loaded handle is depressed.

Using the right shampoo is an effective way when bathing your dog. We might be choosy with shampoo so does our dogs too. Remember to choose a soap-free shampoo that is made for dogs. Get a tear fear shampoo to help protect your dog’s eyes.

If your dog has sensitive skin, buy oatmeal or medicated shampoo to soothe irritated skin, ease itching and help dogs with allergies. Conditioners help to keep your dog’s coat shiny and tangle free but not always necessary to use.

Some dogs need haircuts and normally short haired dogs do not need to be shaved. Certain dogs like the Golden Retrievers maybe need occasional haircuts but dogs like Poodles which hair keeps growing need to be cut on regular basis.

Electronic clippers are often use by dog groomers and owners and experienced groomers may use hair cutting scissors to trim or touch up the hair. Never try using a scissors if you are not trained.

Proper care for dog’s ears often taken for granted but it’s just as important as the basic maintenance for hair and nails. Consult a veterinary or animal groomer about the proper ways to do it and NEVER use cotton-tipped swabs or any chemical in your dog’s ears.

Use ear cleansers to rinse and cleanse the canal and cotton balls to wipe out debris. Ear powder will dry the canal and wax to prepare it for plucking.

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