Working at a groom shop you see many Grooming horrors.
Dogs with coats that don't shed MUST be combed not just brushed.
It should be everyday but if not at least every other.
Dogs who do not get combed can get very tight mats
to the skin which isn't comfortable for your dog.
Sometimes the mats can be so close on the ears that hematomas form.
This can be a medical emergency and is totally avoidable.
Another extremely important part of owning a dog is
cutting your dogs nails. This must be done once a month.
If you have a very active dog like a Lab, who gets out for walks
your dogs nails are probably ground to the quick. The dew claw
which is located on the side will not be ground down so chances
are you still need to cut your pups dew claw! If you don't feel
comfortable or your dog is troublesome, take them to a
groom shop. Petsmart cuts nails for 11 dollars, even safer grind
it for 13. Grinding is a much safer way and your dog will usually
be more excepting, grinding depending on your dog is easy
to do at home. If you have a shedding dog don't skimp on
brushing, many dogs have a lot of undercoat like huskys
and they need a good brush out too! Groom you dog to keep
them healthy!
