Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Dog Grooming Supplies That Promote Good Canine Health

Dog Grooming Supplies That Promote Good Canine Health


It is important that you have the basic dog grooming supplies to take good care of your dog. There are several varieties of dog grooming supplies in the market. However, if you are not familiar with them, you could end up buying the wrong ones. Here is a list of basic dog grooming supplies that every dog owner must purchase.

Brushes and combs are two of the most basic, but important dog grooming supplies. They help keep the coat tangle free and shiny. A slicker brush helps in removing mats and dead hair from the coat. On the other hand, using a pin brush you will be able to untangle the knots in the coat without causing too much pain. You could also consider purchasing a medium and coarse wired metal comb.

All dog grooming supplies should include a good pair of nail clippers.

Next in the list of dog grooming supplies is shampoo and conditioner. Choose the type that will suit your the skin and breed of your dog. In addition, if your dog is prone to ticks and fleas, you will need to get special medicated shampoo and conditioner. You must buy these only after consulting with your local vet.

Dog grooming supplies are not complete without ear cleaners. Ear infections are quite common in dogs and hence, it is important that you clean its ears every time you give it a bath. Use ear wipes, medicated powders and drops for a thorough ear cleaning.

In order to keep fur well groomed and out of the eyes of your dog, you will need a good pair of scissors. You can use it to trim the fur on a regular basis. If the fur is too thick, you could consider buying electric razors or shears instead.

The health of your dog depends on how well you take care of it. A basic set of dog grooming supplies will you keep your dog clean and promote good canine health. 
 

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