Some great tips on brushing your dog

Author: Terry Price

So your pooch is in need of a brushing? Grooming your dog should be a pleasurable time for both you and your dog. Remember that a good brushing as often as possible is going to go a long way in keeping your dog looking and feeling great. After all, brushing isn't for just removing the little nasties that it's fur can pick up. When you brush your dog once a day it will cut down on the shedding dramatically and you will also be aware of any coat or skin problems your pet may have and you may even detect some internal parasites. One rule of thumb to remember, if your dog has a dull coat, it could be the sign of worm infestations and you are best advised to take ""Fido"" to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Here are a few tips you can use when it comes to buying grooming supplies for your dog. Purchase the tools that are matched to your dog's coat. Some common brushes include the following. For long wavy hair or a wire coat a pin brush is the best as the straight pins will go deep enough to pull out the dead hair that causes your pet's hair to mat and will also be effective in expelling any fleas. For short coats, a soft bristled brush is perfect for this type of hair. Even though it is not strong enough to penetrate deeper into a long-coated dog, on a short-hair dog it is ideal for removing dead hair and spreading the skin's natural oils. Another type of dog coat is the silky or long curly coat and for this you should purchase a slicker brush. Common in most pet stores, it is the one with the flat, rectangular head, and bent wire bristles. It can be used on just about any type of dog coat and is an excellent tool to work out tangles and to keep the straight silky coat soft and shiny.

You can use a wide-toothed comb to clean the undercoat of dogs with heavy, dense fur that sometimes remains untouched with other types of grooming tools. You can also purchase what is called a hound glove. These are unique brushes that you wear like a glove. It is a semi-soft rubber-bristled brush on one side that loosens dead fur in short haired dogs, and the wire bristles on the other side strip the dead hair away. Your pet will feel caressed and those dogs that might fight grooming time will generally sit and enjoy the experience. Most of all, remember to hug and love your pet and make this time an enjoyable one for both.

Terry Price is a regular author to- http://www.pet-supply-discount.com/pet-grooming.html where you will find many types of pet grooming supplies and products.

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