Routine grooming ensures your dog looks clean and eliminates the odors that can stay in their fur. But it is also essential to your dog's overall wellness and is an excellent preventative health measure that can keep them happy and active. Below are a few of the health benefits of regular dog grooming.

How Routine Grooming Benefits Your Dog's Health

1. Control Long Coats & Shedding

A dog with a longer coat is susceptible to hair growing around their eyes, nose, and mouth, which can make it challenging for the animal to navigate, smell, and eat safely. Longer coats are also more prone to matting, which can lead to skin issues and discomfort. Regular grooming keeps the coat at a manageable length. Additionally, it helps control shedding, removes dead skin and dirt, and makes the coat shinier and stronger.

2. Reduce Ear Infections

Dogs' ears accumulate wax and dirt, muck like human ears. If left unchecked, this buildup can cause ear infections and, in extreme cases, deafness. A groomer will clean your dog's ears to reduce the chances of illness, and they will keep longer hair around the ears trimmed so the dog can better maintain clear hearing.

3. Check for Fleas

Fleas are more than an annoyance to your dog; they are a health risk. A dog's skin can become inflamed and bleed, they can lose their hair, and fleas can transmit parasites. A groomer will check for fleas, and they can readily spot symptoms of an infestation and eggs that have not hatched. Careful bathing with flea removal products will get rid of these pests and keep your dog content and comfortable.

Make routine grooming a priority for your dog's health and well-being. Robinwood Kennel has been offering pet grooming services since 1970. Located in Highland Heights, KY, just minutes from Northern Kentucky University and downtown Cincinnati, they provide baths, haircuts, and nail trimmings. They are also a full-service pet boarding and doggy day care facility with many amenities and natural green space for your dog to explore and socialize safely. Call (859) 781-2352 to schedule an appointment. Visit them online for more information about their services.