How To Choose Dog Grooming Kit For Your Dog

By Gertie Magwood

Every pet dog, or for that matter, every pet, needs some amount of grooming. Grooming a pet is the main duty of the pet owner. And it is very essential to know the correct process of grooming your pet in order to have a pet which is happy and which you can be proud of.

The first step towards selecting a dog grooming kit for your little darling would be to decide why you wish to groom it. If you want to participate your prized canine in a dog show, you would understandably need many more dog grooming tools than you would if caring for your dog is your motives for grooming it.

When you buy a dog, collect as much information as feasible on the unique grooming wants of the rare breed, if any. It is not sufficient to purchase a dog grooming kit. It is essential to purchase one that is acceptable for your dog.

A dog grooming kit normally contain the following tools: fur clippers, clipper blades, clipper cooling tools, boxes for storing, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, grooming sprays, flea combs, variety of brushes, ear cleaners, cotton dabs to clean ears, rakes, nail clippers, styptic pencils (to clot blood in case the dog starts bleeding during nail clipping) etc. Make sure the dog grooming kit you choose contains these basic items. Check to make sure that the comb has fine and coarse teeth. A fingertip toothbrush works best. Particular toothpastes are available for dogs. Never, ever substitute them with human toothpaste. It would be a wise thought to consult a veterinarian with regard to the best brand of shampoo suitable for the particular breed of dog you have. Just In Case your dog has leaky tear ducts, you would need stain removal products to keep the area around the eyes free of buildups. A dog grooming kit may or may not contain a towel. It is best to prefer a towel that is soft and absorbent. Some dog grooming kits also include a pair of scissors to cut hair every now and then. A grooming table is generally needed only in case of dogs groomed for shows.

One of the most essential tools in a dog grooming kit is the clipper. The clipper you select would be directly dependent upon the fur quality of your dog. Common clippers with single speed mechanisms are generally sufficient for dogs with thin and short fur. On the other hand, those with thick, curly fur demand clippers with higher speed. Moreover, if your dog requires to have its fur clipped frequently, most veterinarian and groomers advise double speed clippers. In fact, if your dog has thick and curly hair and you are not very confident or knowledgeable about clipping, it is advisable to let a professional groomer take over.

You might require a variety of brushes in your dog grooming kit to groom your dog. A slicker brush is really useful to whisk off dead hair while a rake is most viable for brushing the undercoat. While dogs with long hair need pin brushes, bistle brushes are suitable for those with short fur. A mat comb is essential for dogs that have a problem with snarling. - 30415

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