Help Your Pet Stay Sane...
When you have your pet groomed properly, you are setting
the standard for a healthy pet, both physically and
mentally. Whether you have a cat, dog or gerbil, the
mental health of your pet reflects on the physical
condition also and the relationship the owner has with
his/her pet.
When a cat has nails that need clipping or a dog has hair that is too long for the summer, these animals are in
dire need of care. Getting your pet groomed can provide
emotional support and show that you care for your pet.
The pet will respect the owner more when quality time
while grooming is applied.
The bonding that occurs between a pet and owner during grooming is very important to your pets mental health.
While grooming, you are stroking your animal and taking
mats and snags out of ther hair that may have been a
source of discomfort. Your pet is more at ease during
the grooming process. You can use brushes, clippers, or
a variety of other instruments. Let your pet smell the
instruments before you start applying them to their hair
or skin. They will feel less stressed the more familiar
they are with the objects you are using.
Be Gentle With Your Pets...
If you use noisy clippers, turn them on a good distance
from your pet. Turn them off and walk toward your pet,
turning them on and gently putting the vibration next to
their body. Once they see the clippers won't hurt them,
they will be more susceptible to them.
You should start with gentle, soothing words and sounds.
Your pet will look forward to the daily routine and the
attention from their owner. Your pet will look forward to
the bonding that grooming allows them with you. They
will feel more secure and the trust will grow. This will
produce an animal that has sharper instincts and better
mental health.
If you should cut the nail too short or cause any kind of
discomfort to your animal, be sure to give them extra
hugs and lots of attention. Make a big deal over it.
They will realize it was a mistake, and the trust and
love will return.
Pet grooming is a time for bonding between owner and
animal. You both will feel better as the confidence
grows in both of you. Your pet will know that you will
be there for them and keep them as healthy as possible.
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