A Well Groomed Pet Rocks the Kazbar!

If you are the proud parent of a cat, dog or horse, don’t neglect your grooming duties. A well groomed pet looks attractive and cared for but also is better prepared to avoid medical problems.

Your pet’s coat regulates body temperature, and is the most obvious target for grooming. Bad weather and mud can transform any long haired dog into an unruly mess. Matted fur as well as being unattractive is a breeding ground for nasties such as fleas, ticks and so on.

Mud, rain, puddles, the colder seasons are a killer for owners who have long haired pets and pets who enjoy a healthy, rigorous exercise program outside. As you probably know, your dog will love to roll around in dust, water and sometimes really unpleasant things as they love the scent, so keeping your dog clean is going to be a regular commitment.

Luckily for both long haired and short haired dogs of all sizes, a range of fantastic grooming products has been developed to help you in the struggle to stay tangle free.

Stray hair from your pet can provoke allergies, but you can combat this at the source by using a FURminator. This patented innovation gently removes, without cutting, the sub-coat, and your dog will think he is just having a massage.

These days the best products are devised to make it easy for you to carry out tasks and the FURminator is no exception, with a specially designed handle. Imagine only ten per cent of the hair left all over the house that you currently have, that’s what the FURminator can achieve with its finest performance.

Kong produces the Zoom Groom Brush for Dogs in their own colours, Boysenberry and Raspberry. Your dog will relish the rub he is getting, while you are using the brush’s innovative design to remove hair.

Imagine your dog in rapture, and really enjoying the brushing thanks to the soft bristles, even offering his belly up to be stroked. If you move the brush in circles, you will achieve the best results.

Long nails are a problem as they can split causing bleeding and possible infection, but nail clipping at home has been revolutionized by the Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers. A non-slip grip and sharp blades are features of this design, modelled to make life easier for the user. Your dog may take exception at first to nail clipping but with practice, you will both be pros in no time.

Your dog may be clean but how does he smell - thank heavens for scented products! With alcohol-free shampoos, scents and conditioners in gorgeous homely and exotic scents, 8in1 can make your dog smell.. less like a dog. Don’t be concerned that these are harsh to put on the coat - they are enriched with the soothing powers of aloe vera, meaning only healthy, shiny hair.

Don’t forget, eye wipes are also available, which are a lifesaver for white or pale coated dogs. All these grooming products are suitable for the average dog, but remember if you have a show dog, these products may make the difference between winning and losing. Take time to turn your dog out to its best, after all, it reflects on you as an owner.

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About the author: Roberta Foxtree can help you give your pet better health with dog grooming tips. Check out her health tips for pet owners, and visit her Fortiflora supplement article series on Dog Buffs.