Tips On How To Take Care Of Your Dog Coat/Fur by Rachel Tiang
In order for your dog to have nice healthy coat, you need to understand the nature of your dog coat, and whether your dog prone to any skin problem.
Certain breed needs regular grooming and trim at the grooming center in order to look good.
Breed with moderate to high cost coat maintenance: Maltese, Shi-Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Shetland, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Border Collie
Breed with minimum cost coat maintenance: Jack Russel Terrier, Chihuahua, Beagle, Pug, Basset Hound, Dacshund, Dalmation, Labrador, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky.
All healthy pets should boast glossy, mat-free coats.
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However, having a shining and healthy coat which will be jealous by others, need extra care and effort. This comprises of a few important factors below.
Healthy Diet Food for coat care involves studying canine nutrition and product labels. Learn how to read pet food product labels and look for healthy additives that develop hair coats. A good diet with at least 21% protein is important, not just the filler (flour, corn or wheat products). No table scraps and human food. Veterinarians are an excellent source of information for dietary advice to improve coat, skin and overall pet health.
Brush Regularly Coat care basics include regular coat inspections, brushing and combing, bathing with the right product and healthy diet. Your pet has natural oils on her skin, and regular brushing spread those oils throughout the coat and keep it shiny. Brushing also removes loose dirt from your dog's coat, and it feels great to your furry pal. Gently brush the hair down and in the direction of hair growth. |
Removing Matt or Tangles If you do encounter a tangle work from the outside of the tangle towards the inside, holding the hair between the tangle and the dog's body to prevent any pain. A mixture of dog hair detangler and water can be sprayed on the matt and gently massaged in to eliminate the tangle. If you do need to remove the mat out of the hair, be very careful cause you might end up hurting your pet if you are not skillful enough. Always use blunt scissors and cut from closest to the skin to away from the skin, with the ends of the scissors pointing away from the dog's body, not towards it.
Bathing Choose the shampoo with natural ingredients. As dogs age, their skin may become more sensitive. Select a mild dog shampoo for your older dog. Shampoos made from coconut or palm oils are the mildest. Although bathing is an essential component in keeping your dog's coat fresh and presentable, it should not be overdone. Most veterinarians suggest bathing a dog no more than once a month. Over bathing can dry a dog's skin and lead to hot spots and itching, which can lead to scratching and infection. If a dog is to be bathed more than once a month, an aloe based shampoo and conditioners should be used and foods and supplements with Omega fatty acids should be given to bolster the production of coat oils.
Essential Grooming Tools Choose the right brush for your breed. Links to check which brush to choose: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1643&articleid=789 http://www.dog-supplies-advisor.com/dog-brushes.html#brush1 http://www.thepuppyshop.com/choosrigcomo.html
Choose the right shampoo: Just like our shampoo, different skin type may required different treatment shampoo. Whether your dog has normal, oily or dry skin, scaly skin or itchy and sensitive skin, all need to be studied properly. Choose an all natural formula for the shampoo. Natural formulas always work best.
About the Author
Rachel is a long time dog owner/lover. She is an expert in dog training, dog grooming, dog's diet and dog's psychology for several years. Recently a new member has been added to her family, a Miniature Schnauzer. She has decided to start sharing her experiences as the training starts. If you'd like to know more please visit http://www.rachelanddogs.com
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