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When the seasons change, pet owners should consider dog grooming to keep their dogs comfortable. Many people choose shorter cuts to help their canines cool off and make bathing easier during the rainy season. Here are four tips to try at home when grooming your dog.

4 Spring Dog Grooming Tips

1. Assess Skin Condition

During the Spring, many canines get dirty as they walk or roll in the mud. Keep your pup soft and your house clean by bathing the dog. Start by assessing their skin condition. Use oatmeal shampoo if they’re dry and have dandruff, and use a dog conditioner if their coat feels rough.

Wet the dog while keeping their face and ears dry before applying the shampoo and lathering their fur. Gently wash the soap out until there are no more bubbles. Then, apply conditioner, remove your dog from the bath, and dry them with a towel.

2. Brush Them

Springtime temperatures cause many dogs to shed in preparation for warmer weather. You can ease this process and minimize the mess in your home by using a dog grooming brush. Try a wire pin brush for longer-coated breeds like collies and huskies. Otherwise, use a boar bristle brush to spread the dog's natural skin oil, so they’ll look shiny and feel smooth.

Slowly pull the brush against the grain from tail to head to encourage shedding. Next, brush from the head to tail to straighten out the fur.

3. Clip Their Toenails

Dogs often grow long dog grooming Milford OHtoenails in the winter because they can’t wear them away when walking or playing on icy asphalt. If you’re comfortable, clip your canine’s toenails a few centimeters at a time.

For dogs with light-colored nails, it’s easier to see their blood vessels and nerves at the center. Avoiding clipping into this sensitive area as it will bleed extensively and temporarily hurt your dog. Visit a grooming team to cut your canine’s nails if they won’t stay still, or you’re concerned about harming them.

4. Trim Sensitive Areas

Many dogs with longer fur develop mats around their groin that can foster bacteria growth and cause infection. Use round-tipped scissors or clippers with a guard to cut out the matted areas and prevent bacterial issues. Some owners set up monthly dog grooming appointments to let the experts handle this task, making their pets comfortable.

 

If you need a grooming professional to handle your dog’s spring fur coat, contact Shar-Jo’s Pet Styling & In-Home Pet Sitting in Milford, OH. Their talented staff has over 48 years of combined experience with providing cuts, styling, and pet-sitting for various animals. Call them at (513) 831-9457 or visit their website for information on their grooming offerings from washing to advanced styling.

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