Grooming does more than make your pet look cute and cuddly. Regular bathing, brushing, and trimming can help keep your pet’s skin and hair healthy. Regular grooming also calls your attention to certain changes in your pet’s body that might require veterinary care, such as skin conditions. Also, grooming serves as bonding time between you and your pet. When it comes to specialized pet care, pet owners from Enterprise, AL, and surrounding areas rely on the veterinary expertise of Animal Health Center. Led by Drs. Bruce Donaldson, Matthew Farris, and Jake Hendrix, this local animal hospital provides various types of animal care to keep your pets healthy and happy.

Here are a few benefits of taking your pet to an animal hospital for regular grooming:

• Healthy Skin & Coat: Giving your pet regular baths with specialized shampoos will keep its skin and coat clean, healthy, and nourished. Scrubbing, blow drying, and brushing your pet’s coat gets rid of dead skin and hair. To keep your pet’s coat looking healthy and protected from damage, apply conditioner during bath time.

• Fresh Smell: Unpleasant “dog” or "cat" smells aren’t normal, contrary to what some people believe. In fact, your pets probably don’t enjoy smelling bad any more than you do. They can feel clean and fresh through regular and proper grooming.

• Less Shedding: Having animal hair around the house has become somewhat of a normal occurrence among pet owners; however, it would be nice if your carpet, furniture, and clothes weren’t always covered in hair. Regular grooming reduces the amount of shedding, as a lot of loose hair is removed during the blow drying and brushing process. 

Grooming your pet is a great way to make them feel loved and cared for. At Animal Health Center, your furry friends get more than just a mani-pedi; the clinic’s expert vets also provide dental care and pet medications. Call them today at (334) 347-0544, or visit their website to make an appointment.