How To Choose Dog Grooming Kit For Your Dog

By Gertie Magwood

Every pet dog, or for that matter, every pet, demands some amount of grooming. Grooming a pet is the main duty of the pet owner. And it is very important to know the correct process of grooming your pet in order to have a pet which is happy and which you can be proud of.

The basic step towards selecting a dog grooming kit for your little darling would be to decide why you want to groom it. If you want to participate your appreciated canine in a dog show, you would definitetly need many more dog grooming tools than you would if caring for your dog is your motives for grooming it.

When you buy a dog, gather as much info as possible on the unique grooming needs of the special breed, if any. It is not enough to purchase a dog grooming kit. It is significant to purchase one that is suitable for your dog.

A dog grooming kit normally contain the following tools: fur clippers, clipper blades, clipper cooling tools, boxes for storing, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, grooming sprays, flea combs, variety of brushes, ear cleansers, cotton swabs to clean ears, rakes, nail clippers, styptic pencils (to clot blood in case the dog starts bleeding during nail clipping) etc. Make sure the dog grooming kit you choose carries these basic items. Check to make sure that the comb has fine and coarse teeth. A fingertip toothbrush works best. Specific toothpastes are available for dogs. Never, ever exchange them with human toothpaste. It would be a wise thought to consult a veterinarian with regard to the best brand of shampoo suitable for the special breed of dog you own. In case your dog has leaky tear ducts, you might require stain removal products to keep the area around the eyes free of buildups. A dog grooming kit may or may not contain a towel. It is better to choose a towel that is smooth and absorbent. Some dog grooming kits also include a pair of scissors to trim hair every now and then. A grooming table is usually needed only in case of dogs groomed for shows.

One of the most important tools in a dog grooming kit is the clipper. The clipper you select would be directly dependent upon the fur quality of your dog. Basic clippers with single speed mechanisms are usually sufficient for dogs with thin and short fur. On the other hand, those with thick, curly fur need clippers with higher speed. Moreover, if your dog requires to have its fur clipped frequently, most veterinarian and groomers suggest double speed clippers. In fact, if your dog has thick and curly hair and you are not very confident or knowledgeable about clipping, it is advisable to let a professional groomer take over.

You would require a variety of brushes in your dog grooming kit to groom your dog. A slippy brush is really useful to whisk off dead hair while a rake is most viable for brushing the undercoat. While dogs with long hair need pin brushes, bistle brushes are suitable for those with short fur. A mat comb is required for dogs that have a problem with snarling. - 31866

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