Thursday, September 20, 2012

For Occasional Help With Dog Grooming Phoenix Pet-Owners Should Contact A Grooming Salon

By Casandra Newton


If looking for efficient dog grooming Phoenix dog-lovers may like to use a professional salon. There may even be a mobile dog-groomer available. Using a commercial service is particularly useful if, for some reason, you need help looking after your pet's grooming needs. The coats of some breeds require much more attention than others and care can be very time-consuming.

To groom a dog imparts many advantages. The main benefit is that such handling strengthens the bond between the owner and the dog. The dog is kept clean and is in less danger of developing problems such as thrush. Minor scratches, cuts and hot spots are noticed early and can be treated immediately. External parasites can be monitored more easily with daily inspections and care.

If you are able to groom your pet at home, you will both enjoy the experience. You may also save money. However purchasing the proper tools to care for animals with long coats can be expensive. Dogs that shed regularly and heavily may need stripping blades and special grooming techniques to keep them looking their best. This is particularly true of show dogs.

Short-haired breeds may only need a thorough occasional brushing. It isn't always a good idea to bathe dogs too often as bathing can strip the oils from a dog's coat. Always use a shampoo specifically formulated for dogs. Dogs vary in the rate at which they shed hair and this impacts on the amount of brushing required. Heavy shedding dogs appreciate a thorough brushing to help rid them of their coats. Dogs that shed very little or not at all will be easy to keep in good coat.

One of the tools you might need is a currycomb. This has short teeth made of rubber or plastic. When rubbed over the coat, the curry loosens the hair and dirt. The oil glands in the skin are also stimulated by the action of currying. A currycomb should be used with care and without undue force. Harsh coats will benefit from the use of a metal shedding blade. The short teeth on the blade are quite dull but remove dead hair well. Stripping combs are mostly used on show dogs with harsh coats such as terriers and schnauzers. These enable the handler to pull out the longer hairs by the root.

All these tasks can be performed at a grooming salon. Salons will have all the tools needed for all types of coats and will have been professionally trained in their use. If you have a large dog and a small house, bathing may be much simpler at a salon.

As a person gets older, bathing a reluctant large dog such as a St Bernard or Newfoundland can become difficult. Those with back problems may even find it difficult to bend to brush small dogs. A salon will make life much easier. They will also tend to a dog's nails and teeth if requested, and will check their ears for knots and/or a build up of wax.

People who do not have their own transport may find the services of a mobile groomer a great boon. The unit may include a large, self-contained dog-wash unit. A dog can be thoroughly cleaned without any disruption to a person's home. For those needing dog grooming Phoenix professionals will be able to help.




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