From the very word ‘presentable’, many different meanings could be devised such as neat and clean, well-washed, appearance well to do and so on. Washing generally cleans the outer body and makes it look nice from outside. But what if your dog has long hair that bothers it every time it walks or sits, or what if the nails are so big that make a tapping sound, every time it puts its foot on the ground. It may even stand a chance to hurt you, other people, other pets and even itself. Therefore, doing these worthless things away becomes the prime need for you as well as your dear pet.
You could use a hoard of dog grooming tips to maintain a healthy and presentable pet. Some of them are mentioned as under:
Trimming hair of your dog:
If your dog has long hair, it may be a cause of its itching habits, irritation, infection or it could be a residence of fleas and insects. No doubt, washing and cleaning would help, but these develop time and again. Such coats also make it feel hot in the summers. Therefore, it is better to do them away soon following some simple tips as under:
- Select the right equipments such as brushes, clippers, trimmers or scissors specifically meant for the purpose. Using wrong tools and gadgets could harm your dog, sometimes very seriously.
- If your dog is reluctant for the process, hold it for some time. Pat the dog, or take it for a walk to make it feel good about it. Some sort of reward such as some food item may always come in handy for the purpose.
- Now with the trimmer, trim as close to the body as required, neither hurting it, nor leaving any loose strands.
- Trim hair around its paws, tail, chest and back to make them even. Carefully cut loosely held fur to match the appearance.
- Cut the hair on the head and throat in a proper manner. Avoid cutting whiskers as they are considered as sensory organs.
- Spare the eye and genital for the last. If you are unable to do it, get a professional help. These are sensitive areas, which are to be done with sheer care.
- Examine the body well so that there are no loose strands and tangled hair. Comb the hair well afterwards and wash your dog if necessary.
Trimming nails of your dog:
The nails of a dog are parts that amass dirt in them quite frequently. These need to be checked at regular intervals. Besides, long nails could hurt them and others quite seriously. Therefore, these quick steps may be accessed to shipshape the nails of your barking mate. Here are some simple dog grooming tips :
- Get a good and sharp dog-nail clipper especially meant for the purpose. A blunt nail clipper or a not-so-good-one may harm it.
- Make the dog lie down on its stomach, hold its paws and gently cut the nails.
- Be careful of the vein that runs in its nails. If it is cut, it would cause blood to flow out. If it happens, apply some styptic powder on it.
- If necessary, file the nails with a gentle file to smooth out the edges.
Following the above dog grooming tips to trim hair and nails of your dog, you could make it attractive and decent enough. It represents the class and society to which it belongs. A neat and clean dog with you would always enhance your morale in contrast to a filthy one which will act just in an opposite manner.