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Special Care for Grooming Sensitive Skin Part I
from:When grooming any type of breed, you have to be very careful not to injure the skin. Slicker brushes, clippers, and scissors can all cause serious injury to a dog's skin. For dogs with sensitive skin, use tools lightly and take special care when grooming a dog with skin problems. Skin conditions are for a vet to deal with, and not for the groomer to try and solve. Skin problems that can be caused by or aggravated by grooming include the following:
Allergies: Many dogs develop allergies from food, external environmental sources, or inhaled substances. In dogs, allergies are most likely to show on the skin. The most common type of allergy in dogs is the flea allergy dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction to flea saliva. Allergies can develop as rashes, hives, severe itching, and/or baldness. Never brush over rashes or hives. If hair is tangled, work through gently with a comb. Allergies can trigger a nasty cycle as they cause itching, which causes scratching and licking, which causes more irritation. Even after the fleas are eliminated, the negative effects on a dog's skin can last for a long time. Always consult your vet for any signs or symptoms of allergic reaction. Your vet can advise you about how to properly groom hair over these areas.
Brush Burn and Clipper Burn: These skin conditions are a direct result of grooming. Brush burn is caused by brushing too hard, damaging the skin. Clipper burn is a result of allowing a clipper to become too hot, which occurs with extended use, burning the dog. Not only can such grooming mishaps be prevented, but when they occur, they can also make future grooming sessions extremely difficult for both the groomer as well as the dogs.
Always Brush Gently: This is especially true with a wire slicker brush, which can be sharp. Short, gentle strokes are better than long, hard ones to work out tangles. When brushing vigorously down to the skin, use a natural bristle brush and save the slicker brush for working out mats. Also use caution with pin brushes.
Turn Off Clippers Frequently: Have spare blades handy when the blades you are using get too hot, or use a cooling spray for your clipper. Touch the clipper blade frequently to make sure it isn't too hot. Never run clippers over sensitive areas, like the chin and neck more than twice, especially when using a #10 or #15 blade.
6 Steps To Grooming a Wavy or Curly Coated Sporting Breed
Grooming a dog with a curly or a wavy coat is not as simple as grooming one that has a short and smooth coat For example, take the the and#39;water breedsand#39; They are sporting dogs with extremely harsh curly coats Because these dogs typically spend a lot of time out in the field, retrieving items from water, flushing upland game, and serving as all purpose hunting companions, their coats should be ke.....More on Dog Grooming Book
3 Ways to Dry the Coat
There are three methods that can be applied to properly dry the coat, depending on the breed of dog you are working with These are: The fluff dry method, the cage drying method, and the towel dry method The first method and perhaps the most difficult to achieve is the fluff dry method A high speed floor dryer is used for this procedure This method of drying is a very important and cruc.....More on Dog Grooming Book
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 Book
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 Book
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 Book
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