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 proper process of grooming your pet in order to have a pet which is happy and which you can be proud of.

The basic step towards selecting a dog grooming kit for your little darling would be to determine why you wish to groom it. If you want to enter your appreciated canine in a dog show, you would definitetly need many more dog grooming tools than you would if caring for your dog is your motives for grooming it.

When you purchase a dog, gather as much information as possible on the specific grooming demands of the certain breed, if any. It is not enough to buy a dog grooming kit. It is essential to purchase one that is acceptable for your dog.

A dog grooming kit usually contain the following tools: fur clippers, clipper blades, clipper cooling tools, boxes for storing, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, grooming sprays, flea combs, kind of brushes, ear cleansers, cotton swabs 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 comprises these basic items. Check to make sure that the comb has fine and loose 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 specific breed of dog you own. In case your dog has leaky tear ducts, you would require 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 better to opt for a a towel that is smooth and spongy. Some dog grooming kits also include a pair of scissors to cut hair every now and then. A grooming table is commonly required 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 opt would be directly dependent upon the fur quality of your dog. Basic clippers with single speed mechanisms are generally adequate for dogs with thin and short fur. On the other hand, those with thick, curly fur require clippers with higher speed. Furthermore, if your dog demands to have its fur clipped frequently, most veterinarian and groomers advise double speed clippers. As A Matter Of Fact, if your dog has thick and curly hair and you are not very confident or experienced about clipping, it is wise to let a professional groomer take over.

You would need 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 vital for brushing the undercoat. While dogs with long hair require pin brushes, bistle brushes are suitable for those with short fur. A mat comb is required for dogs that have a problem with snarling. - 30415

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