Dog Hospital » grooming http://www.dog-hospital.com Its all about dogs - we care for them Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:48:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Best way to Groom Short Hair Dogs http://www.dog-hospital.com/care-tips-for-dogs/the-best-way-to-groom-short-hair-dogs.htm http://www.dog-hospital.com/care-tips-for-dogs/the-best-way-to-groom-short-hair-dogs.htm#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:27:27 +0000 admin http://www.dog-hospital.com/?p=200

Grooming basics for short hair dogs

Dogs with short hair traditionally require less time and effort than dogs with longer hair.

To properly groom a short-haired dog you should use a currycomb, usually made out of rubber. They help to remove loose hair as well as massaging the dog’s skin all at the same time.

To properly groom your short-haired dog you should brush his entire body, including tail and paws. This will remove dead hair and any remaining dirt.

For final touches to make it more appealing you should use a comb on the tail and paws. Uneven hair on the tail can also be clipped with scissors. While you are grooming it is also a good idea to check for any type of markings on his or her body including inflammation, irritation, and parasites if they are noticable.

]]> http://www.dog-hospital.com/care-tips-for-dogs/the-best-way-to-groom-short-hair-dogs.htm/feed 0 10 Best Brushing Tips for your Dogs http://www.dog-hospital.com/dog-general/10-best-brushing-tips-for-your-dogs.htm http://www.dog-hospital.com/dog-general/10-best-brushing-tips-for-your-dogs.htm#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:31:57 +0000 admin http://www.dog-hospital.com/?p=142 Try these 10 tips to get the most from brushing and combing:

1. Match the brush to your dog’s coat type. Use a curved wire slicker or pin brush for long haired breeds (such as Lhasa Apsos and Old English Sheepdogs), a regular wire slicker on medium or short coats with dense undercoat (Terriers, German Shepherds Dogs and American Eskimos) and a mitt or rubbery curry with smooth-coated breeds (Labrador Retrievers and Basset Hounds).

2. Spray on coat conditioner such as mink oil before brushing to help loosen knots and tables in long coats.

3. Brush and comb your dog before bathing. Tangles become tighter and more difficult to remove when wet.

4. Brush systematically. Professional groomers often begin with the dog’s hindquarters and leave the head and ears for last. The theory: If a dog can’t see what’s happening, it will be less likely to object. Develop a brushing pattern, and use it every time. You won’t lose y our place or miss a spot, and your dog will learn what to expect.

5. Brush the entire coast down to the skin but do not brush the skin. Scraping the brush against your dog’s skin can cause “brush burn”irritated, red sking that can require veterinary attention. Brush gently on tender areas, such as the tummy and inside the legs.

6. Concentrate on one section and one layer of the coat at a time. Part the coat by pushing it back with one hand and brushing the hair down a little at a time with the other. Use quick, dep strokes.

7. Take your time. Brushing out a coat, especially heavy-coated breeds such as the Cocker Spaniel, can be hard work and time-consuming.

8. Comb after brushing to remove remaining tangles and knots.

9. Clip badly matted short coats and let them grow out. Spare your dog the pain and irritation of hours of detangling.

10. Praise and reward your dog. After all, this is a team effort!

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