Care is an important time for communication with your dog and checking your physical condition.
Grooming such as brushing, nail clippers, and ear cleaning is an important activity not only for maintaining the health of dogs but also for communication. When observing with the intention of maintaining every corner of the body, it is possible to notice abnormalities in physical condition that are not usually noticed.
You need to leave the difficult things to a professional, but let’s learn the basic care and groom it daily with the owner’s hands.
Grooming such as brushing, nail clippers, and ear cleaning is an important activity not only for maintaining the health of dogs but also for communication. When observing with the intention of maintaining every corner of the body, it is possible to notice abnormalities in physical condition that are not usually noticed.
You need to leave the difficult things to a professional, but let’s learn the basic care and groom it daily with the owner’s hands.
Therefore, this time, we asked the staff of “Pet Dog Village Higashi Shinjuku”, a complex facility that deepens ties with pet dogs, who is a dog specialist, to teach easy care and care methods at home.
Relax your mind and body! Massage
Like people, dogs love massage. Moreover, if it becomes the hands of a trusted owner, the healing effect will be enormous.
It’s good to have a massage for about 5 minutes every day, or 1-2 minutes on a busy day. The dog may be surprised if you start the massage suddenly, so start the massage gradually while stroking as usual.
Even if you say massage, it is too strong for dogs to massage with human power, so it is OK with just enough power. Like humans, dogs have stiff necks and shoulders. Also, because I move my ears a lot, the area around my ears gets tired. Gently grab the base of your ear and rotate it around to loosen your muscles.
For hairball measures and skin trouble prevention! Brushing
Brushing is essential not only to keep your dog’s coat, but also to prevent skin problems. The longer the hair, the easier it is for the hair to get entangled and get dirty. If left untreated, it can also cause skin diseases. Brushing also helps promote blood circulation, so I would like to give it daily along with massage.
Before you get used to it, it is recommended to use a brush with a rounded tip that is gentle on the skin. There are various types of brushes to use depending on the hair type, so it is a good idea to consult at the store.
If you pass the brush all at once, it will get caught and hurt, so the trick is to comb it step by step. If a pill gets caught, don’t force it, but use your fingertips to loosen or remove it.
Be careful not only when you want to brush but also when you want to shampoo. It is difficult to determine the temperature of hot water and dryer, and it may cause troubles due to unrinsed shampoo. It is safe to leave the shampoo to a professional.
Prevent ingrown nails and periodontal disease! Ear cleaning, nail clippers, tooth brushing
When you see superficial dirt on your ears, it’s time to clean it. Breeds with long ears and long ears are especially prone to getting dirty, so check once a week.
Use a soft cotton swab with gauze to clean only the visible area. The inside of your ears is delicate so don’t touch it. If the area around your eyes is also dirty, gently wipe only the outside.
Some dogs don’t like nail clippers and brushing their teeth, so it can be difficult. However, if left untreated, it can cause ingrown nails and periodontal disease. Not only do you try to adjust your strength so that it doesn’t hurt, but you should also try to keep your posture comfortable.
If you still don’t like it, consider relying on a professional such as a trimmer or veterinarian. If you continue to force it, you may become traumatized and scared of the owner. The basis of pet care is to think of it as a part of communication and to have a good time.