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By Wade Robins

We may have made our pets dependent of a comfortable life, in which the master takes them out for casual walks and feeds them on command, after having cuddled them behind their giddy ears, but a natural instinct for self-grooming will never be gone, and the proud owner should sustain this instinct. This process is a daily and a weekly one, so dog grooming training is necessary in order to make it easier for the pet and for you too. As funny as a bubble bath may seem to our kids, your furry friend may find it strangely irritating, unless you follow some simple training guidelines to make him go through the ordeal of grooming: from clipping his toenails, brushing his fangs, to smoothing that cute rich fur of his, or sleek glossy hide with a welcomed bath. That is the reason why dog grooming training sessions are required, and the good news is you don’t have to have a PhD or a BD for this; you do need some special tools, rewards to motivate the pet and the persistence of your school teacher when telling you about logarithms. The result will be a satisfying one, though, and your dog will be fit to walk on a cat walk!

A Dawdling Process

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By Jamie Rankin

Pet grooming is about more than simply giving your pet a bath or running a brush or comb through his fur. Complete grooming also encompasses checking his eyes and ears, practicing good dental hygiene, and clipping his nails. That last item seems, at first, to be the simplest task of the lot. However, it’s more crucial to your pet’s health than you may think.

Untrimmed nails can get broken, leading to bleeding and soreness. Another danger is the possibility that the nail will simply keep growing, turning under until it grows back into the pad of your pet’s paw. This type of ingrown nail can be painful for your pet and a little tricky to remove. In the case of some pets, such as cats, overgrown nails can snag on clothing, carpets and rugs, or even furniture. This is why your pet’s nails should be trimmed every week or two.

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By Katherine Durr

Most dog owners prefer to have the breed haircut on their dogs. If they own a Cocker Spaniel they prefer to have the “Cocker clip”. If they own a Bichon Friese they prefer a Bichon haircut. There are times when this to not the case. When the owner is dealing with stickers, skin problems or perhaps they just want something manageable. If you could ask the dog what type of haircut he wants I think that his reply would be “anything that makes my owner happy”. But the question is, “When is the dog too old to have a breed haircut?”.

Some people do not understand the difference between the time taken to clip a dog using clippers and the time taken to scissor a dog into a breed clip. So let me try and explain.

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How To Trim Your Cat’s Nails

By Mike Ray

Remember, if you don’t trim your cat’s nails, they will find some way to scratch them down on their own… most likely on your furniture! (This is less of an issue for outdoor cats).

Trimming nails, like bathing can be a really fun, easy process if you know how.

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The Importance Of Home Pet Grooming

By John Mailer

If you have a pet it is because you love him or her and the way it makes you feel loved and important at any time in your life, whether you look good or not or if you are being kind to him or not. Playing and loving your pet however is not enough, you need to ensure he or she is in good health by learning about home pet grooming and providing it as and when required.

A Well Groomed Pet Is A Happy And Healthy Pet

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Tangled Hair - 3 Tips to Try at Home

By Kate Garvey

Tangled hair if not addressed can cause health issues for your pet including skin rashes, pain and discomfort, pet order and it can attract bugs which can lead to complicated health issues. Even short haired cats may get tangled hair during a weather change due to shedding. As a tangle is formed, the skin may actually be pulled toward the tangle. This can be painful for your pet and it is why you need to be careful when trying to remove a hair clump or tangled hair. It’s best to avoid tangles and hair clumps by brushing your cat on a regular basis. As spring and fall approach increase the frequency of your brushing. As soon as you notice a small tangle forming, address it as quick as possible.

If you have a tangle that needs to be removed with scissors, there are a couple of things you can do before you go to a professional groom or veterinarian:

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By Srinath Nath

Dog grooming means maintaining of the cleanliness and appearance of the dog’s body, usually involving skin, hair, nails and teeth. In both humans and animals, grooming serves health related and social purposes.

Dog grooming considerations vary from breed to breed. Short –coated dogs usually need to be brushed once or twice a week, where as long – haired dogs may need daily grooming to prevent the coat from matting or tangling. Dogs need only be bathed when dirty and the shampoo used should be one which protects the coat’s natural oils. Grooming also includes attending to the dog’s eyes, ears and anal glands, details of such care, however, should first be explained to the veterinarian.

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What Are the Different Ferret Colors?

By Mike Steele

Ferrets often change colors with the seasons, lighter in the winter than in the summer, and many of them lighten as they age, too. Different ferret organizations recognize different colors and patterns, but unless you’re planning to enter your ferret in a show, the exact label isn’t particularly important. Some of the more commonly accepted colors are described in general terms below, adapted from summaries written by William and Diane Killian of Zen and the Art of Ferrets and Pam Troutman of STAR*Ferrets.

The albino is white with red eyes and a pink nose. A dark-eyed white can have very light eyes and can possibly be confused with an albino. These can actually range from white to cream colored with the whiter the color the better. A dark-eyed white (often called a black-eyed white) is a ferret with white guard hairs but eyes darker than the red of an albino.

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