3 Important Considerations When Choosing a Pet Groomer
Grooming your pets goes much further than simply washing, drying, and brushing your furry companion. There is much more to consider when grooming your dog than leaving him or her with a clean and shiny coat. How many of us are skilled in recognising ticks, hot spots, or ear mites?
The type of coat your dog has will determine how often he or she needs to visit a groomer. Longer, thicker-haired dogs will need to be groomed more often than shorter, finer haired dogs. Keeping your dog well groomed will promote a manageable coat and better health.
Experienced pet groomers are trained and qualified to find early-stage medical conditions that inflict our pets. They not only wash your pet, they also observe and assess any acute or newly developing symptoms and concerns. A professional groomer will check your dog’s skin, ears, eyes, nails, teeth, and pads, noting any health changes. Keeping your dog healthy and well groomed takes time and knowledge towards keeping them clean, safe, and happy!
What Makes Appearance So Important?
- Cleaner, well-groomed dogs look more approachable and cared for.
- Hygienically, they smell better!
- Grass, dirt, and debris are easier to remove from well-groomed fur (and makes it easier for anyone suffering from seasonal allergies).
- Less chance of dealing with skin, eye, and ear irritations.
- Your pet’s fur is de-matted and untangled.
- Groomers use products that are specifically designed for animals to keep their coats clean and shiny.
What does a Professional Groomer do that the average pet owner might miss?
- They will cut nails properly to avoid them from curling into the toe pads (how many pet owners are nervous to trim nails?).
- Groomers skillfully check for disease, parasites, and skin conditions.
- They know and understand the subtle changes in our pet’s health that are indicative of illness.
- A Groomer is skilled in using shedding blades which removes dead hair before washing.
- Groomers know how to clip and strip dog hair for all breeds and sizes.
- They give special care to the eyes and ears of your furry friend, looking for any abnormalities or injuries.
What do you gain with having a Groomer tend to your dog?
- You gain a longer, healthier lifespan for your dog.
- You won’t have to purchase the tools for grooming or learn how to use them effectively without harming your pet’s skin.
- How about gaining more time to play and enjoy your dog instead of the time invested in grooming?
- A clean, safe environment that is worry free!
- Your dog is dried with a special dryer manufactured for animals so it doesn’t cause skin irritation or dry skin.
Keeping your pet healthy and clean should be an art, not a chore! Choosing a professional Groomer to bathe and groom your dog is a rewarding experience for both you and your pet. Using the same a qualified, dependable groomer each time will help with consistency in spotting changing health conditions. Always consult your Veterinarian if any problems arise with your pet that doesn’t improve over a few days.
At Pet City Canada, we have sincere, qualified groomers that will lovingly wash and groom your pet. Our two Professional Groomers have over 45 years of combined experiencing grooming animals of all kinds.