We’ve all seen the dog food and paint adverts in which dogs with beautiful flowing locks bound through flower meadows or similar and thought, thank goodness I don’t have to groom that lot! But, in fact, brushing your dog has multiple benefits and should form part of your routine dog care ...
To begin your dog’s grooming routine, brush the fur first to gently remove any knots with a rubber brush. (Harder brushes or slickers may scratch and irritate an older dog's sensitive skin.) After detangling, lift or help your dog gently into the bath, to avoid straining its joints. Senior dogs ...
A dog’s outer skin layer is not as thick as a human. It also has a different pH level making the skin not only delicate but susceptible to absorbing undesirables. Products formulated for human use can disrupt your dog's skin acid mantle creating an environment where bacteria can grow and cause a ...
Shirley Pope | Pooch Dog Spa | Hampshire
A lot of people ask us how often they should cut their dog's nails. As a general rule, if your dog's nails are touching the ground when standing and you can hear their nails ‘clicking’ on the floor when they walk it is time for a trim. Dogs who are regularly walked on hard surfaces can naturally ...
Pomeranian’s are one of many breeds whose coats should never be clipped due to the risk of post clipping Alopecia (others include Huskys, Chows, and Shepherds). These are double-coated breeds and have 2 types of hair in their coat. First is the guard hair which comprises the topcoat and has a ...
The Shih Tzu is a doubled coated breed; their coats comprise of an outer coat of long smooth guard hairs, and an undercoat of fuzzy hair. The outer coat helps repel water and dirt, while the undercoat helps regulate body temperature. When choosing a hairstyle for your Shih Tzu it is recommended not ...
Grooming is an important part of forging and maintaining a relationship with your pet. Regardless of their breed and coat type, regular brushing not only promotes good skin and coat health but also helps you and your pet to bond. The frequency of brushing varies greatly between breeds and ...
