It's something every pet owner has experienced at least once: While petting your dog or cat, you get a tiny electrical shock from the static that has accumulated in their fur. Fortunately, there are some things you can do reduce the likelihood of this becoming a regular issue. Below are a few grooming tips to help remedy the matter of static in your pet's fur.

3 Tips for Preventing Static in a Pet's Fur

1. Use Metal or Ionic Brushes

When doing your pet's at-home grooming, invest in metal brushes; plastic ones tend to conduct more electricity. Also, the metal will last longer than plastic, so you'll get good use out of metal brushes. Another option would be to use an ionic brush. These are specially designed to eliminate static electricity during the brushing process.

2. Put Moisture Into the Air

Dry air can dry out a dog or cat's skin in the same way it can a human's. When there is less moisture in the air, that might mean there is less moisture in the skin, and that can mean there is less moisture in the fur. And this makes conditions right for static electricity. One way to address this is to use a humidifier in your home in the rooms where your pet spends most of their time. Humidifiers add a steady stream of moisture into the air and will not only make the environment more comfortable for the pet but will reduce the likelihood of static in their fur.

3. Utilize Moisturizing Shampoo

Another way to keep a pet's fur hydrated and less prone to static is to shampoo them with a moisturizing shampoo. Look for an all-natural shampoo designed for pets with dry skin. A spray-on conditioner is also an excellent idea; give your pet a good spritz before doing their grooming at home.

With these easy-to-implement tips, you can help your pet escape--or, at least minimize--the charge of static electricity in their fur. If you need some additional help addressing this issue, trust the grooming professionals at Evergreen Kennels. They offer grooming, boarding, and pet supplies to the Churchville and Rochester, New York, areas. To schedule an appointment for your pet, call Evergreen Kennels today at (585) 293-1920, visit their website, or message them on Facebook or Twitter.