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Common Mistakes in Home Pet Grooming

Lets take a look at several mistakes dog owners make

while attempting to groom their pets at home. With

patience and the right equipment, pet grooming can become

a learned skill and a duty that will save the pet owner

both time and money. You have to be careful because a

slip of the clipper can cause serious injury to your pet.

Physical and emotional injury. Once you cause pain to

your pet, trust can be lost and your pet may react

differently to you.

Not Too Close...

Getting too close to the skin while shaving is a common

mistake. The clippers can leave a painful razor burn

that can later become infected. If this happens, stop

and clean the wound, then apply an anti-bacterial salve.

Hug your pet and let it know you are sorry and that it

was an accident. They will understand the affection if

not the words. If the wound becomes red or there is pus,

contact your vet immediately. You can get a protective

collar to keep your pet from licking or otherwise

irritating the wound.

Please Don't Blind The Pooch!

Another mistake in pet grooming is getting shampoo or

other chemicals in the pets eyes. Soap can splash from

your pets head movement and once it gets into your pets

eyes it can sting the eyes and lead to a very unpleasant

experience. Wash the soap out with water or saline

solution and dab the corners of the eye with a sterile

cloth. Be sure to soothe your pet and you can distract

them with a toy or ball to take the focus off their eyes.

Move the toy back and forth and as your pet watches the

toy, look into their eyes for signs of irritation.

Leaving your animal unrestrained during grooming can be a

fatal mistake. Some animals will run and possibly put

themselves in dangerous situations trying to escape the

grooming process. Make sure your dog is on a leash. You

can also muzzle your pet to protect both of you. If you

wash your dog outside, make sure the area is fenced in so

there will be no temptation to run.

Maybe Professionalism is Better...Not!!!

Professional grooming is the best option, but doing it

yourself can be a rewarding experience, not to mention

saving yourself some money. If the proper safety tips

are followed you can bond with your pet and have a very

successful experience.

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Pet Grooming Options for Cats

Pet Grooming Options for Cats

If you have a cat, deciding which pet groomer will be best is crucial since there are not many cat groomers
around. Look carefully at which facilities offer cat

grooming expertise. Cats can be hard to groom because

they are finicky animals, putting the groomer at risk for

bites and scratches. Choosing a good groomer for your

cat will ensure the health and happiness of your pet.

A bad pet groomer can make mistakes and hurt the animal,

making the cat emotionally distraught.

Grooming Cats is a lot Harder...

Grooming cats is a difficult job and some of the best dog groomers refuse to groom cats because of the danger to

themselves and the animal. Most cats don't like water

and bathing them can be an adventure. Since most cats

can become emotionally distraught when immersed in water,

a good pet groomer can calm the cat and protect both

parties involved.

A good cat groomer will use the necessary equipment and

gloves to make bathing more pleasant for the cat. These

techniques are designed to give the animal confidence in

the groomer and to keep the pet safe.

Cutting mats off of long-haired cats is the most

difficult job for a cat groomer. Persians and Blue Hairs

are known for having big mats several inches in diameter.
They can be tightly packed against the skin. These mats

need to be cut short enough to brush out without shaving

the hair off the skin. Long-haird cats can be open to

infection and disease if they have no hair on their body.

This can be costly to fix. This can also lead to skin

cancer and other skin diseases if the pet lives outside.

Depending on the distance to the groomer, the pet owner

may need to drive to the groomer and leave the cat

overnight.

Check Before You Leave The Groomer...

Before you leave the groomer, inspect your

animal and make sure there are no serious cuts or

abrasions. Run your fingers through the animals coat to

make sure all mats have been removed.

You can tip the professional 15% of the total charges if

you are happy with the service. You can brush your cat

daily to avoid mats and prevent frequent trips to the

groomer.

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Home Pet Grooming Tips

Home Pet Grooming Tips

Pet grooming can be done at home by the owner or someone

who has gone to school to learn the skills necessary to

become a professional. If you are a hands-on type of

person, Here are some safety tips to consider. Your

pet is very special and you will want to keep the pet safe

during the grooming process. Pain or injury caused by

unsafe practices can cause very emotional stress to your pet

and you want to keep your pet as calm and happy as possible. Once

you lose trust of your animal,it may be hard to re-establish.

Clip all excess hair in the dogs ears.

Most pets do not like this, but the excess hair can build

moisture and trap bacteria causing ear infections or

become a breeding ground for ear mites. This can cause

your pet a great deal of discomfort. Infections can cause

your animal to scratch and shake their head. Mites may

cause the pet to damage their inner ear by sticking

their nails inside to scratch.

Dogs with large ears have a predisposition for ear

problems and the constant shaking of their ears can

rupture blood vessels which can lead to discomfort.

You can use nose hair trimmers to remove ear hair, or

let a professional remove it with their specialized equipment.

Remember To Keep Your Pet As Calm As Possible.

Clippers may scare the pet, so calm him by stroking him with

the other hand along with soothing words.

Shaving the animal completely is another mistake made by

a novice groomer. If the pet is kept outside, it is not

a good idea to shave all the hair off the pet. The coat

is protection from the cold and sun which can cause

serious skin damage to your pet. This could result in

costly vet visits. The hair in some breeds, secrete

essential oils that lubricate and protect the skin, while

others, such as Labradors, have two coats that serve

different functions for the animals safety. You also

want to shave mats as close as possible until you are

able to work them out with a brush.

Brush the hair backwards against the grain and then move

your clippers with the grain. Vary the length of the

clipper comb with the length and thickness of coat. The

inexperience pet groomer can use home hair clippers, but

experiment in one unnoticeable area before continuing the

entire job. Be careful when shaving the underbelly. Do

not cut the dogs nipples, this can be very painful for

the pet and this can lead to another vet visit. Home pet

grooming can be an inexpensive way to keep your pet healthy

and happy, but it can also lead to injury of your pet if

you don't follow the safety tips.

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Where to Find Pet Grooming Supplies

Where to Find Pet Grooming Supplies

After going to the pet groomer a few times, you've decided to try it yourself.

One of the many questions a pet owner would like to know is where to get pet grooming

supplies.

Accessories You Should Have...

You will need a variety of pet accessories such as clippers, scissors, brushes and combs. The Breed of dog you have and whether they

have long or short hair will determine the supplies you will need. The thickness of

your pets coat is important because some clippers can cause pain or irritation.

You can find pet grooming supplies at your local veterinarian. Purchasing items at

the vet may be costly due to the vets high markup, but you can purchase

clippers, nail clippers and even small clippers for ear hair. You can always call ahead

to make sure that your vet has the proper supplies for your breed of dog.
If you need more variety, and a larger selection, many online pet grooming supply

companies exist.

Some offer next day air and you can get tips on how to groom your pet. They also offer

information on different styles and cuts. You can get products like shampoos, conditioners

and products that remove fleas, ticks and other infestations at your local pet store. If your

animal has sensitive skin, be careful because some products can leave rashes or

otherwise irritate your pets skin.

Take Your Time and Find a Store with Your Pets Various Needs

You can also check out the large pet outlet stores. They carry pet grooming supplies

as well as other supplies your pet might need. At most of the pet outlet stores, You can

also make an appointment with a professional groomer at the store. Most may have

a walk-in policy. With the options available to you, proper grooming is something you can

provide to your pet and help him be healthy, happy and safe.

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I Didn't forget the Kittys...

Pet Grooming to Prevent Hairballs

Cat owners are all too familiar with hairballs. When

cats groom themselves orally it involves swallowing large

amounts of hair. Although most of the swallowed hair can

pass harmlessly through the digestive system, some does

not. That's when problems occur. The hair that remains

in the cat's digestive system can stick to other

undigested hair and form hairballs in the cats stomach.

Large hairballs pose greater risks to the cats health.

A lot of cats can rid themselves of a hairball by hacking

it up. Though higher pitched, they can sound like a

person with dry heaves. Most cats seem to deposit the

hairball in the places where their owners seem to walk

barefoot like the bathroom floor.

Cat owners don't like having balls of half digested hair

littering their home, but even worse is having hairballs

that remain in their cats stomach. Once the large

hairball enters the cats intestines it can create a

blockage that means a trip to the vet for emergency

surgery. This can be very costly.

Watch The Signs...

There are signs to look for if you think your cat has a

hairball. Loss of appetite, constipation, depression,

constant coughing and hacking or if your cat is ignoring

their personal grooming and letting their coat become

dirty and matted.

Grooming your pet is a wonderful way to prevent

hairballs. Brushing your cat once a day will remove dead

hair from the cats coat. Purchase a brush made for cats.

The bristles are specially designed for cat hair. This

time grooming your cat can strengthen the bond between

you and your cat.

Trimmimg your cat, whether the cat is a long haired or

short haired cat can help a great deal also.

There are also cat foods on the market that can help

prevent hairballs from forming in the digestive system.

Cat owners can also consult their veterinarian for other

methods of hairball control.

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