If you have a dog, you should also pay attention to coat care. When romping around outdoors, especially with long-haired breeds, vermin such as fleas often get caught alongside harmless dirt. If they are not removed, they can lead to diseases in the dog. To prevent this from happening, you should know how to take proper care of your dog's coat.
The right and thorough care start with the right accessories. Some of the tools you can use to treat your dog's coat are:
Special comb and brush for dogs
Fur trimmers and trim knives
De-filters and Affiliating Scissors
Underwool brush
Special dog shampoo
Clipper
General dog care tips
As puppies, dogs should be accustomed to being cleaned regularly. How often, intensively and with what means you should clean your dog and his coat depends very much on which breed you own. So if you are unsure about how to care for your dog, you should consult a professional such as a hairdresser, vet or breeder. For many dog breeds, specialist stores offer special cleaning utensils.
Coat care for short hair dogs
How intensively and thoroughly you have to care for your dog's coat also depends on whether you have a short or long hair breed. Just because the dog has a short coat doesn't mean that you should neglect the grooming completely. Although short-haired breeds are often easier to clean, these breeds are often sensitive to the skin. Therefore you should refrain from frequent foam bathing with most shorthair breeds. Regular brushing removes dirt, promotes blood circulation and strengthens the bond to your four-legged friend. You can also take a close look at the coat and detect vermin such as ticks and fleas more quickly.
Fur care with long hair dogs
Also, long-hair-races are different in its fur-care-need. However, all breeds with long hair should be bathed from time to time, but not too often and only with especially gentle dog shampoo. Sometimes longhaired dogs have to be brushed out daily. You should also examine the skin regularly so that you do not miss any conspicuous features. In order not to hurt the dog, you should of course always proceed slowly and carefully - especially when shearing and brushing.
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