Grooming services keep your pup’s coat clean and healthy. They also protect the skin by bringing out the natural oils in the fur. How often you groom your dog depends on the breed and hair type, but most canines need grooming about once per month. Use the following tips if you’d like your pup’s fresh coat to last as long as possible.

How to Maintain Canine Coats Between Grooming Services

1. Bathe Regularly

Outside of their grooming appointments, dogs with short hair only need baths a few times per year or when their fur becomes visibly dirty. On the other hand, long-haired pups need baths about every three months.

Before bathing, brush the coat to remove matting and knotting. Use lukewarm water and gentle shampoo to work up a lather on your dog’s coat. Rinse and pat them dry. 

2. Brush Often

Brushing your dog prevents tangles, which may pull on your dog’s skin and cause discomfort. Brushing also controls shedding, which keeps fur from getting all over your house and furniture. Run a brush with gentle bristles over your pup once per day.  

3. Care for Paws

Grooming isn’t only about the fur. Trim your pup’s nails to prevent pain in their feet and protect your home flooring from scratches.

When you get home from walks or the dog park, check their paw pads for rocks, thorns, and other materials that may have gotten stuck in them. Gently remove them with tweezers to prevent infections. 

4. Check for Ticks

When your dogs go outside, ticks may attach to their skin, causing painful bites and potentially transmitting Lyme disease. When you let your pups inside, part the hair around their neck, groin, and undersides of their legs. If you notice black or brown bugs with round bodies, make an appointment with your veterinarian for tick treatment.

Keep your dog clean and healthy with grooming services from Dogtopia of Highland Village. This puppy care center offers bathing, nail trimming, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, and haircuts to canines throughout Denton County, TX. Call (972) 264-1178 to make an appointment for dog grooming or visit the website for more information.