Grooming a pet at home can either be a good or bad experience for both pet and
groomer. Pets as well as the groomer can get streesed out. The pets may behave
differently when getting bathed or their nails clipped. They can snap or bite at
the groomer even if it is someone they love. If a loving, docile pet does not want
to be there, they can become all teeth and nails.
Muzzling a pet is the most humane way to protect both human and animal during
grooming. A muzzle fits aroung the dogs mouth and is secured around the back of
the head with ties or straps. The dog feels no discomfort when wearing the muzzle.
There's room for the pet to breathe, but keeps the dog from biting. Muzzles come
in all sizes. Small dogs can inflict painful bites also.
There are no muzzles made for cats, but there is a head bag that fits over the
entire head that keeps the cat from biting. The bag is thin enough for the cat to
breathe, but will restrict head movement. The most popular muzzle is called the
softie. It's made of pliable, soft material, but provides plenty of resistance.
The DuPont fabric is known to not tear during the pet grooming experience. It can
also be machine washed. If you're going to groom more than one animal, wash the
muzzle between grooming so as not to pass disease or bacteria. Pet grooming
experts believe you should not keep the muzzle on for an extended period of time
because it could interfere with the natural cooling system of the animal.
If you're dealing with an overly aggressive dog, you should use a leather muzzle.
The leather has enough strength to restrain the dog, and allows adequate space for
the dog to cool down. These muzzles can also be used during walks, to warn passers
by that the dog is not friendly. The one drawback of the muzzle is that if your
dog is attacked by another dog they would have no way to defend themselves.
Make your grooming experience a good one and utilize the muzzle if you need to.
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