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Research local pet
groomers
There are many groomers
about, however a good salon
will always allow you and
your pet a pre-consultation
visit and tour. This will
allow you to see the working
environment and find one
equipped for your pet’s
needs. Be upfront if your
dog is fearful or aggressive,
a reputable dog groomer
will always be able to help
and provide you with any
information you may need.
Dropping your
dog off
A quick fuss and ‘see you
soon’ will suffice. Drawing it
out or acting hesitant will
allow your dog to sense
something is wrong. Groomers
are professionals and will know
what they are doing. Always
reward your dog after a trip
to the groomers with lots
of praise.
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Why get your
pet groomed?
Regular grooming aerates
the coat enabling healthy
growth, as well as keeping
grease levels to a minimum
(grease can block pores
and cause cysts). All of
this can prevent matting
in longer haired animals,
which can be sore and
lead to skin irritation.
cuts, grazes and more. A
groomer gets a close look at
areas of your pet and can
identify any problems early
and advise on vet visits if
necessary. Removing matted or
thick coats can also allow these
problems to be uncovered.
Keeping nails trimmed helps
avoid overgrowth in to the pad.
Cleaning ears and plucking ear
hair, allows for a good insight
into ear health. Some groomers
have hydrotherapy bathing
systems which relax your pet
providing a thorough shampoo
and massage experience and
a clip and trim to your
requirements.
Dogs cool off by panting, and
sweating through the pads on
their paws. A good groomer
will remove the hair from
between their pads; keeping it
trimmed allows more efficient
cooling off.
Grooming can enable you to
detect health problems. There
can be hidden issues found
under a dog or cat’s coat
including ticks, fleas, hot spots,
dry patches, skin conditions,