Caring for the dog’s hair

The condition of the dog’s hair is an indicator of health and good care. The quality of an animal’s nutrition influences so much the beauty of the animal coat. However, the caring for it shouldn’t be forgotten. Each breed of dog has its own hair care characteristics. We will describe you some basic rules of taking caring of the animal’s fur.

1. Washing the dog

It is necessary to teach your dog this procedure from an early age. Washing is very important for dogs because all the dirt and dust is washed away during it. Also it is an excellent prevention of various skin diseases.

How often is it necessary to wash the animal? This issue is very controversial. Some say that the dog has to be washed not more often than once a year. The frequency of washing usually depends on the quality, color and length of the animal’s fur. That’s why the optimum frequency of washing is determined by the owner himself. However, it is important to understand that it is unnecessary to wash the dog too often, because the protective cover, that prevents absorption of the dirt and moisture, can be washed off.

For bathing a dog, it is advisable to use a special shampoo and cosmetics as well, that won’t only wash off the dirt, but also can strengthen the structure of the hair and restore the pH level. After using the shampoo, it is recommended to use a special conditioner for dogs. It softens the dog’s coat.

While bathing it is very important to create the necessary conditions to prevent the dog’s paws from slipping. For this a rubber mat or a large towel has to be put on the bottom of the tub. The dog should be washed with warm water, or even closer to the cool, because hot water makes the hair brittle, which is very unfavorable for dry dog’s hair.

While wiping the dog’s hair, don’t dry the dog with the towel in any case, but blot it gently to prevent hair entanglement. The best way for this is to use large waffle towels. After this, obligatory dry the hair with a hair dryer, but with not very hot air.

Nowadays there is a very wide range of different products for dogs’ hair care on the market, including also a dry shampoo. It helps to wash the dog under such conditions when it is impossible to use water.

2. Combing

The next and a very important step in the dogs’ hare caring is combing. The main rule is: never comb dirty and dry hair, because it can become brittle. Many different sprays could be used for making combing and unraveling mats of hair much easier. They can greatly facilitate this procedure.

It is perfect when a long haired animal is combed 1-2 times a week. However, this procedure should be carried out every day during a molt. For this a comb with rounded teeth will be required, because it’s great to comb the undercoat. Furthermore, it is necessary to use a special comb in some situations. If your pet’s coat is soft and fluffy, you’ll need to use a massage brush.

It is necessary to accustom the dog to this procedure from early childhood. First, while the hair is short, combing can be purely symbolic. You can do it only in order to accustom the puppy. Try not to hurt the animal during combing, do it persistently, patiently, but with caress. Remember that it is better to start combing from the tips of the hair, gradually moving to the hair roots.

If some fur appeared, you can untangle them using trimming tool and with scissors or fur cutter. Or you can seek help from a groomer. This procedure is quite easier if your dog’s hair is short. Such animal has to be combed only once a week and several times a week during molting. To carry out this procedure, the hair must be wet. “Pet Grooming Gloves by Sunshinepet“ also can be used for combing and massaging. They can remove hair gently, without leaving scratches on the skin. Improves health of your pets by increasing blood circulation. It is a great way to forge closer bond between your pet and you.