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Special Care for Grooming Sensitive Skin Part II
from:Your dog's skin is one of his most sensitive and easily damaged organs. If he develops a skin problem such as an allergy or a negative reaction to grooming products, his skin can initiate a cycle of other conditions that can be difficult to cure. Some breeds in particular have very sensitive skin that would require special care and handling. For example, if your dog has a white or light colored coat and pink skin, he may be more sensitive to just about everything, from dry air and sun, to irritation from grooming products. In addition, dogs with short coats are more likely to have reactions to certain products. Other examples of skin disorders that can result from improper grooming are as follows:
Hot Spots: Hot spots are moist, hot wound like areas that develop rapidly and can be very painful. This type of skin problem may be caused by a variety of triggers such as fleas, allergies, irritants, infections, or lack of proper grooming. Hot spots build up and grow because the dog compulsively licks and scratches at the itchy, painful spots, making it increasingly worse until it becomes infected. Vets have to treat hot spots by clipping hair away to disinfect and treat the area. The dog will probably be treated for itching and may have to wear an "Elizabethan collar'' in order to prevent the hot spots from becoming irritated while it heals.
Product Reactions: Some breeds are sensitive to certain products like shampoos, conditioners, coat sprays, or flea or tick control. If your dog has an inexplicable skin reaction, check if you have recently changed grooming products or food. If your dog has sensitive skin, you may want to try mild, hypoallergenic, and/or natural products containing skin soothing ingredients. If you are not sure of which product to get, ask a vet for recommendation.
Skin Diseases: Dogs can develop many different skin diseases, some inherited, some caused by environmental factors. Your vet should always address skin diseases in your dog and can advise you how to properly groom them. Whether relatively minor but inconvenient, such as greasy, scaly skin resulting from overactive sebaceous glands (called oily seborrhea), something cosmetic, like a disease that causes hair loss (like color mutant alopecia), or something potentially life threatening, like skin cancer, skin disease in dogs must be treated immediately.
Skin Infections: Skin infections can be caused by bacteria introduced into a wound, either by unsanitary conditions, or by poor grooming. From impetigo, which is common in puppies, skin fold pyoderma which is common in loose skinned breeds like Chinese Sharpei, to abscesses of uncertain origin, skin infections should be treated with antibiotics, which your vet can prescribe. Never groom over an infected area. Hair should be cut or carefully clipped from the area in order for the infection can heal.
How To Properly Bathe Your Dog
The rules on how often you should bathe your dog are different from one dog to the next Various breeds as well as various types of coats determine how often the dog should be given a bath For example, the Poodle should be bathed every four or six weeks On the other hand, the Pointer can go three or four months between baths Other breeds which have harsh long coats, such as the Pomeranian, .....More on Dog Grooming Nj
Keeping Your Dogs Eyes Clean and Healthy
Cleaning your dogand#39;s eyes more or less depends on his type of breed Dogs with protruding eyes and wrinkles on their face such as the Pekingese, Pug, and Boston Terrier, need to have their eyes cleaned on a regular basis On the other hand, other types of breeds do not require as much attention Different eye types need different kinds of care Flat faced dogs with protruding eyes requir.....More on Dog Grooming Nj
Grooming Tools Inventory Part I
Certain tools are required to properly groom your dog All dogs should have the basic supplies such as brush, comb, and scissors However, long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, wire coats, and curly coats The following is a list of tools you will need for grooming: Boarand#39;s Bristle Brush: This brush works great for removing the undercoat of long coated breeds and al.....More on Dog Grooming Nj
8 Steps To Grooming Your Dogs Ears
Whether your dogand#39;s ears are long and droopy, or short and catlike, they require attention to make sure that they stay clean and free of problems Ears produce wax, trap dirt, grow hair, retain moisture, and can easily develop infections when they are neglected Check your dogand#39;s ears every day lf your dog is used to you handling his ears then he will be more comfortable with it when a profession.....More on Dog Grooming Nj
What Is A Mat And How Do I Get Rid Of Them
A mat is basically a tangle of hair, often with undercoat, that has formed a knot tight enough to resist brushing and combing Mats tend to form on dogs with thick, long, curly, or double coats in corners of the body and areas with longer hair, such as the base of legs, the anal area under the tail, under the chest by the front legs, and around the ears In most cases, regular maintenance such a.....More on Dog Grooming Nj
Grooming Tools Inventory Part II
The following is a list of more tools and equipment for grooming your dog: Hydraulic grooming table (23" X 36and#39;and#39;) with tailgate in position 23" x 47and#39;and#39;): This table works great for grooming dogs of all sizes and weights It can be lowered to 29and#39;and#39; from the floor and raised to 35 1/2and#39;and#39; at its highest point This type of grooming table has an 11" tailgate that can be folded away when not in use .....More on Dog Grooming Nj
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