Why You Should Have Your Dog Groomed Regularly (1)

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Why You Should Have Your Dog Groomed Regularly
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Did you know dogs that are groomed on a regular
basis are healthier? In addition to its health
benefits, grooming can have aesthetic benefits
too.
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This is especially true for dogs covered with
lots of hair. Shih Tzu, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle,
and Maltese these breeds need frequent grooming
to achieve a healthier, more beautiful coat.
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Matted Dog Hair
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If you have a dog with a thick coat, you might
notice how skipping on their grooming schedule
can lead to their hair becoming clumped and
matted like dreadlocks.
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This can be very painful for dogs because there
is a pulling force resulting from the tightening
of the hair clumps.
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In addition, skin conditions are likely to
develop as well. This is due to the breakage of
the skin as a result of the tightened hair clumps.
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Sores are also likely to develop under the matted
hair.
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For dogs with longer or thicker coats, it is
highly advisable to do a complete brushing of
their hair before bath time to avoid getting
water into the matted hair.
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If water gets stuck in the clumps, this can cause
the buildup of mold and cause the hair to rot.
Over time, this type of matting will be very
difficult to brush out.
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Dog breeds like Labrador, Beagle, and German
Shepherd have short to medium coats. Still they
need regular grooming to keep their coats looking
shiny and healthy.
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With their weakened skeletal system, you have to
understand older dogs are in a more fragile
condition.
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They can benefit from having their fur regularly
trimmed to ease the weight brought about by their
thick coat.
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Whats more, longer facial hair can cause vision
problems for your dogs. Crusts tend to develop in
the corner of the eyes as a result of longer
facial hair.
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With crusts come sores, which can lead to
infection, discomfort, and other medical issues.
With regularly grooming, you can prevent the
buildup of bacteria around the eyes and alleviate
their suffering.
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Keep the Nails Trimmed
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Keeping your dogs nails trimmed can also improve
their agility and mobility.
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Overgrown nails can cause your dogs to change
their stance due to the increased nail length.
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This unnatural pose can lead to chronic injuries
in their hips and legs.
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Also, with well-manicured nails, theres less
likelihood of scrapes on your skin as a result of
their pawing affection.
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Clean Ear
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Cleaning the ears regularly can reduce the
accumulation of earwax, which can be a breeding
ground for bacteria.
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Grooming for the ears also include plucking
unwanted hair in the ears. Keep the ears
well-groomed can prevent ear infection and other
health complications.
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How Grooming Affects Your Dogs
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Did you know grooming can affect your dogs
behavior? Just like humans, dogs can derive
physical and emotional benefits from grooming.
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It can even lower blood pressure. Whats more,
everybody wants to cuddle clean, well-groomed
dogs. So it works both ways for the dogs and
their owners.
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You dont have to find a professional-caliber dog
groomer to reap these benefits.
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Just find a good one that makes your dogs clean,
groomed, and happy.
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