Basic
Grooming tips you can use on your Havanese
or any dog.
Don't forget to
check out the free grooming videos at the end of the
page
Brush your dog
often.
Brushing will stimulate oils
in your pets skin & keep it moist & healthy.
Brushing will prevent matting of your dogs coat. Brushing
is a great way to show your dog attention. Brushing
eliminates dead hair in the coat that contributes to
shedding.
Maintain the length of your dogs
nails.
You can walk your dog often to
wear down nails. Clip your dogs nails on a regular basis.
If they are cut too short they can bleed & sting.
Groomers usually charge a little less than veterinarians
to cut nails. If you believe your dog will be aggressive
about getting their nails cut it is best to take them
to the veterinarian.
Bathe your dog regularly.
Buy dog shampoos & conditioners
from pet stores. Do not use flea & tick shampoos
unless your pet needs them, they can dry out your pets
skin. Be sure to rinse your dog thoroughly, leaving
soap on skin can cause problems. Bathing a dog with
knots & mats will worsen them, be sure to eliminate
these before or immediately after the bath.
When drying your dog use low
heat. Dogs are sensitive to burning, keep this in mind
while adjusting water temperature. Bathing your dog
will cut down on chances of infestations of fleas &
ticks. Place cotton in your dogs ears before bathing.
Often water in the ears can lead to ear infections.
By washing away dead hair, regular bathing reduces shedding
of your dogs coat.
Keep your dogs ears clean.
Do this with dog ear cleaner
bought from any pet store. Put a small amount of ear
cleaner on a cotton ball and swab outer surface of the
inner ear. Keeping your dogs ears clean & dry will
reduce chance of ear infections & ear mites. You
can also buy ear wipes from any pet store to keep your
dogs ears clean.
Dog groomers & veterinarians
can also clean your pets ears for you. Many longhaired
dogs grow hair in their ears that needs to be pulled
to prevent ear infections. This hair can be gently pulled
out with hemostats. Most people leave this to their
groomer or vet.
By Rose Lenk
Find more dog and puppy articles, collars and information
at her website
Dog Collar Direct
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