Dogs, irrespective of their breed, need regular grooming to be at their best. It assists in maintaining a tangle-free and shiny coat and enables you to check for different skin issues. 

Here are some important tips for dog grooming in eastern suburbs:

  • Regular brushing: Regular brushing as a part of dog grooming or cat grooming is essential to keep their coat glossy and shiny. The brushing frequency will depend on the texture and coat length. Brushing will remove dirt, loose hair, and dander from your pet's coat and will extend the frequency of baths.
  • Trimming dog hair: It is advisable to take your dog to a professional for trimming its hair. For a hassle-free trim, your dog has to be calm and preferably lying down. Hair around the dog’s eyes and inside the ears is irritating, and care should be taken around these areas. A pet boarding service will often have facilities for hair trimming.
  • Trimming the nails: If you hear clicking noises when your dog is moving around, it is time to trim its nails. It helps prevent discomfort to the dog, and if you are not comfortable trimming its nails, take your dog to a professional groomer.
  • Checking the skin: Dogs are prone to allergic skin diseases, which causes itching and leads them to scratch, lick and chew their skin. External parasites like mites, lice, ticks, tapeworm, and fleas can make your dog uncomfortable and miserable. Check your dog’s skin while grooming and run your fingers through the coat for lumps as well as bumps. Also, check for rashes, sores, and bald spots.
  • Check the ears: Closely inspect the ears when grooming. Some of the red flags are inflammation and moist areas in the ears, odd smells if the dog scratches the ears, as well as yelps and whines that your dog makes when you inspect its ears.
  • Do not bathe the dog often: If your dog has healthy skin, it will only need a bath every couple of months. If you bathe your dog more frequently, it strips its skin of essential natural oils and dries it. If your dog smells bad for no apparent reason, take it to a vet.

Keep these grooming tips in mind to ensure that your pet is comfortable and healthy.