Pet Care
(These steps can be found on their website ASPCA)
(These steps can be found on their website ASPCA)
- Dog Care:
-Grooming:
It should be a regular routine to brush your dogs fur at least once a week depending on your dog. If your dog has smooth fur brushing it once a week is fine, you are going to want to use a rubber brush first to loosen up any dirt, dead skin and hair.Then use a bristle brush to remove the dead hair and polish after to give the fur a shine. If your dog has short hair then its a weekly routine about 2 or more days a week.You will use a smother brush for dogs with short hair to remove any knots in their fur. Then you will use the bristle brush to remove the dead hair. If your dog has long hair then you should brush their fur daily to remove the tangles and with a slick brush tease out the mats out and use the bristle brush to remove the dead hair. When it comes to bathing your dog you are going to want to do it every 3 months & around summer time more often if your pet is outdoors a lot. These are simple steps that you can follow:
- First, give your pet a good brushing to remove all dead hair and mats.
- Place a rubber bath mat in the bathtub to provide secure footing, and fill the tub with about 3 to 4 inches of lukewarm water.
- Use a spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes or nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a large plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup will do.
- Gently massage in shampoo, working from head to tail.
- Thoroughly rinse with a spray hose or pitcher; again, avoid the ears, eyes and nose.
- Check the ears for any foul odors or excessive debris; if you choose to use a cleansing solution on a cotton ball, take care not to insert it into the ear canal.
- Dry your pet with a large towel or blow dryer, but carefully monitor the level of heat.
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Nail clipping can be a bit difficult because some dogs are not use to getting there paws touched. They can react defensively, its a good idea to slowly get them use to you touching there paws you can rub there paws and apply pressure on each toe. It may take a week or two for them to slowly warm up to it but every dog is different while massaging their paws daily remember to give them treats. Follow these steps:
- Begin by spreading each of your dog’s feet to inspect for dirt and debris.
- Use sharp, guillotine-type nail clippers to cut off the tip of each nail at a slight angle, just before the point where it begins to curve.
- Take care to avoid the quick, a vein that runs into the nail. This pink area can be seen through the nail. If your dog has black nails, however, the quick will not be as easily discernible, so be extra careful.
- If you do accidentally cut into the quick, it may bleed, in which case you can apply some styptic powder to stop the bleeding.
- Once the nails have been cut, use an emery board to smooth any rough edges.
(© 2013 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved.)
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-care-groom-your-dog.aspx
It should be a regular routine to brush your dogs fur at least once a week depending on your dog. If your dog has smooth fur brushing it once a week is fine, you are going to want to use a rubber brush first to loosen up any dirt, dead skin and hair.Then use a bristle brush to remove the dead hair and polish after to give the fur a shine. If your dog has short hair then its a weekly routine about 2 or more days a week.You will use a smother brush for dogs with short hair to remove any knots in their fur. Then you will use the bristle brush to remove the dead hair. If your dog has long hair then you should brush their fur daily to remove the tangles and with a slick brush tease out the mats out and use the bristle brush to remove the dead hair. When it comes to bathing your dog you are going to want to do it every 3 months & around summer time more often if your pet is outdoors a lot. These are simple steps that you can follow:
- First, give your pet a good brushing to remove all dead hair and mats.
- Place a rubber bath mat in the bathtub to provide secure footing, and fill the tub with about 3 to 4 inches of lukewarm water.
- Use a spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes or nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a large plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup will do.
- Gently massage in shampoo, working from head to tail.
- Thoroughly rinse with a spray hose or pitcher; again, avoid the ears, eyes and nose.
- Check the ears for any foul odors or excessive debris; if you choose to use a cleansing solution on a cotton ball, take care not to insert it into the ear canal.
- Dry your pet with a large towel or blow dryer, but carefully monitor the level of heat.
(© 2013 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved.)
Nail clipping can be a bit difficult because some dogs are not use to getting there paws touched. They can react defensively, its a good idea to slowly get them use to you touching there paws you can rub there paws and apply pressure on each toe. It may take a week or two for them to slowly warm up to it but every dog is different while massaging their paws daily remember to give them treats. Follow these steps:
- Begin by spreading each of your dog’s feet to inspect for dirt and debris.
- Use sharp, guillotine-type nail clippers to cut off the tip of each nail at a slight angle, just before the point where it begins to curve.
- Take care to avoid the quick, a vein that runs into the nail. This pink area can be seen through the nail. If your dog has black nails, however, the quick will not be as easily discernible, so be extra careful.
- If you do accidentally cut into the quick, it may bleed, in which case you can apply some styptic powder to stop the bleeding.
- Once the nails have been cut, use an emery board to smooth any rough edges.
(© 2013 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved.)
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-care-groom-your-dog.aspx
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