Basic Dog Grooming

Regular grooming to your dog is the basic thing everyvinegar to one part water. Dip a cotton ball or swab in
owner should learn. It will make your dog look greatthe mixture and wipe out your dogs ears. Use a
and happy.separate swab for each ear to avoid cross
Here are some simple but useful tips. I summarize itcontamination should she have an ear infection.
into point form so its easier to remember.7. Nails should be clipped on a regular basis. Overly
1. Every dog should be groomed once a week.long nails will hurt your pet's paw. Cut till the nails are
2. Basic equipment: dog brush, nail clippers, cottonshort enough when your dog can stand squarely on
swabs, dog shampoo.her pads with the nails bearing none of her weight.
3. While grooming, check the overall condition of your8. Brushing your dog's teeth promotes healthy teeth
dog's skin, eyes, ears, coat and teeth.and gums. You can make a natural toothpaste with
4. Make the grooming session as pleasant andbaking soda and water. Wrap your finger in some
enjoyable for you and your pet as possible.gauze and dip it in the baking soda paste to gently
5. Brush the coat before bathing your pup. Brushing willclean your dog's teeth. If your dog has a lot of tarter
eliminates mats, tangles, removes dead hair and dirt.and plaque build-up, consider getting her teeth
Brushing also distributes the natural oils that helps toprofessionally cleaned before embarking on your own
produce healthy skin tone.daily tooth cleaning routine.
6. After brushing, check your dogs ears. Flop-eared9. Try to choose the natural dog shampoo. Don't use
dogs can be prone to ear infections so you'll want tohuman shampoo on your dog because the pH of her
check your long-eared dog often. A simple earskin is very different.
cleaning solution can be made with one part white