Andis Pet Clippers

If you see a neat, well groomed pet, your first impression would be that the pet is loved and cared for. On the other hand, an unkempt, dirty pet reflects badly on the pet owner. Grooming your pet regularly helps in keeping it clean and hygienic. It enables you to detect signs of illness and infestation by mites, ticks and other parasites before the condition goes out of control. Experienced pet owners usually become quite adept at grooming their pets at home. Here are some grooming tips for the beginners.

Brushing the coat

If you have a long haired pet, brush its fur regularly to prevent matting. You could first untangle the knots with your hand and then brush with the appropriate tools. For instance, use an undercoat rake for dogs with a double coat, grooming mitt for pets with short hair, a pin brush for the long haired ones and a flea brush for pets that are being tormented by fleas. Remember to brush your pet’s underbelly and between the toes. Brushing the coat is especially useful in the case of pets that shed a lot of hair.

Clipping the fur

Some breeds of dogs such as poodles do not shed hair. Nevertheless they do need to get a trimming once in a while. If you decide to clip your pet’s fur at home, make sure that you get yourself a good quality kit, for example the andis pet clippers. Such grooming kits usually save you a lot of money that would otherwise be spent at the groomers.

Bathing

Bathing your pet whenever it is dirty is essential. Ensure that you use the appropriate shampoo. Try your best not to let the soapy suds get into its nose or eyes. Towel-dry your pet first and allow it to dry naturally. Put the collar on your pet’s neck only after it has dried off completely otherwise the collar will chafe and cause a sore. Alternatively if you are in a hurry, use a pet dryer to dry off your pet.

Grooming the teeth and nails

Brush your pet’s teeth daily with a pet toothbrush and toothpaste to avoid buildup of plaque. You will also need to trim its nails on a regular basis so that the nails do not grow too long and break. Take the vets advice on cleaning its eyes and ears.

Grooming a pet can seem like an onerous task to many pet owners. However it is an integral part of pet ownership. You can treat the time spent in grooming your pet as playtime and as an opportunity to bond with it. That attitude would pay you great dividends in the long term as you will find your pet getting more attached and devoted to you.