A few important things about grooming .... (and the health and well-being of your pet)
Do:
- brush your dog daily and comb to the skin
- have your dog's nails trimmed at least once a month
- clean your dog's ears with a proper ear cleaner regularly
- keep your dog's eyes free of discharge at least daily
- train your dog to enjoy grooming and being handled
- socialize your dog so it's not afraid of people
- keep your pet's vaccinations up-to-date
- visit your veterinarian for yearly health exams
- feed your pet a well balanced, healthy diet
- exercise your pet on a daily basis
Don't:
- let your dog mat and then expect a groomer to brush it
- let your dog's nails become overgrown and painful
- let your dog's ears become so dirty they are red and emit a foul odour
- let your dog's face become so dirty and stained you wouldn't want to be near it
- let your pet become obese or overweight - you're killing it with kindness
- let your dog's teeth rot so its breath is soooo bad and its health deteriorates
- DON'T, DON'T buy puppies from pet stores, it only supports puppy mills
These are just a few of the things we deal with everyday.
A dog is a lifetime commitment...... |