This is Edward he is the sweetest easiest dog in the World he is getting his bath from my 12 year old son Teddy
We like using Myers Oatmeal shampoo for the dogs, and then Patricia our pet groomer uses her wonderful product.
All dogs need regular grooming, from the smoothest Doberman to the fluffiest collie. Even hairless breeds require regular skin maintenance to look and feel their best. During shedding season, even short coats can shed a lot of fur. Having your dog groomed will save you a lot of housework.
Neglecting this responsibility can seriously harm a dog’s health. Water trapped beneath a matted coat can cause infection and hot spots. Severe matting, also called felting, should only be addressed by a professional groomer, since removing the skintight mats can be very tricky.
Toenails should be short enough not to click on the floor when your dog walks. Clipping nails is necessary for the health of the foot, and the comfort of the dog. A long, split toenail invites infection. The dewclaws, smalls claws not on the paw, but further up the leg, also need to be kept short. Elderly and less active dogs don’t wear down nails as quickly as young active dogs.
Brushing your dog’s teeth is also part of a regular grooming visit. Dental disease can be expensive to treat, and can lead to serious health problems or even organ failure.
Grooming is very vital to a dog’s physiological and psychological well being. What your dog feels and how he or she acts depends on it. A well-groomed pet is much easier to love! Others will also appreciate all the proper care that you do for your pet.
Haha! I love that cross expression dogs get when they are being washed!
And what a great assortment of pets- you must be never far from something to stroke.
My own doglets are called westi-poos or woodles but really they were a result of a (happy) accident in the park. It was their 14th birthday yesterday and still doing ok!
I didn't know Meyer's made dog shampoo. I use their household cleaners. Great article. I'm so jeaulous about the chickens!!! I've wanted them for so long now! Gary says NO!! We have two English Bulldogs, two birds, a frog, and three hamsters (we were up to 18 hamsters-lucky for us the pet store took the babies!) We are definately animal people around here.
I am out looking for other blogs to connect and network with… I would love to add one another as followers! Let me know or just follow me and I will follow you as well! Have a wonderful day!!
Oh my..Edward is so sweet, love that name! I love animals too and would have a farm if I could! Thanks for the info., Mr. Toby our black lab needs a good washing himself!
How wonderful to share your family with so many pets….
I have always felt they were special and that children should experience animals while growing up!
I wanted to buy Roan a dog for his bday but well…too expensive right now! (We will do it in the future though!)
GREAT Post!!! Have a wonderful day Bunny!!!
mom ilove dogs xoxo oliver