Over the course of thousands of years, the dog has evolved from a wild pack animal into the favorite pet of humans, and has become to be known as “Mans best friend”. The dog has found its place in the modern family of today, and for children to grow up with a dog for pet, has become a tradition. Dogs are fun to have around, and the mutual attachment of a dog to its owner, is nothing short of pure love.
Ownership of a dog does not come without responsibility. A dog must be cared for as if it were another member of the family. It is the job of the dog owner to provide a safe clean environment for for his pet, and to groom it on a regular basis in order to maintain a healthy existence.
There are many reasons to groom your dog regularly. The first and most obvious one is to make your dog look good. Most people are proud of their pets and want them looking nice. But their are more reasons than just the cosmetic ones. Every dog needs regular bathing and brushing to keep the fleas and ticks away, and to keep its coat healthy and shiny. Regular brushing also controls shedding, that otherwise can be a real nuisance.
Just like people, a dogs nails must be checked and trimmed. If you don’t trim your dogs nails regularly, they can not only scratch up the furniture and flooring in your home, but could accidentally scratch you or your child as well. A dog can get untrimmed nails hung up or caught on something like fabric. That fabric could be your new sweater or a couch or chair.
A dogs teeth and gums need to be looked at routinely as well. Make sure there is no swelling or bleeding of the gums. Gum disease is prevalent in many breeds, and can actually lead to death if not given proper attention. You should brush the teeth once a week to prevent these kinds of problems.
Always give close attention to your dogs ears while grooming. Try to not let water get in the ears when bathing, as this could spur on an infection. Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean in and around the creases in the ear, but don’t attempt to probe too deeply.
These are not only steps to follow when grooming your dog, but the reason why each procedure must be done, and the consequences that could occur if neglected. This should encourage a dog owner to have a little more attention to detail.
Dog grooming is a must, and often times too expensive to have done by a professional. If you are a dog owner that could use a few more tips on properly grooming your dog, visit the authors Blog Page at http://doggroomingguide.blogspot.com/
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July 31, 2011 
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