Tips for Dog Brushing:
- Don't Miss A Spot- When brushing a dog, most people simply brush the back and neck, and done. However, that just won't cut it. Remember to brush ALL parts of the dog, including: back, neck, front legs, hind legs, head, ears, chest, stomach, tail, bottom, and any feathering. Even if your dog has short hair, all spots must be brushed to help not only their hair, but their skin.
- Know Your Coat- By this, of course, I mean your dog's coat. There are many different kinds of coats: Short and smooth, wiry, curly, long and smooth, long and thick, medium, hairless, etc. Brushing schedules and different kinds of brushes vary depending on coat type. To find out your dog's coat type, ask your vet, or find it on www.animalplanet.com and search your dog's breed.
- Shedding Seasons- The most common shedding seasons for dogs are spring and fall, when a dog sheds its winter and summer coats, so mark your calenders for extra brushing and lots of vacuuming!
- Brush Often- This actually depends on season and coat type (see above), but in most cases: brush often. For example, I brush my Golden Retriever 2-3 times a week in summer and winter, and probably 3-5 times a week in fall and spring. As for my Whippet/Jack Russell/Border Collie (who inherits his coat from the latter most), I brush him about 2 times a week in summer and winter, and 3-4 times a week during spring and fall. To know how often to brush your dog, ask a vet or, again, find it on www.animalplanet.com and search your dog's breed.
- Use The Right Tools- For each coat type, a different sort of brush is needed. At most stores such as Dollar Tree and Walmart, only simple brushes with one side wire and one side stiff are provided. Yes, that does work, but not very well. I suggest visiting Petco or Petsmart because their brushes are labled with what coat type they are for.
Now Your All Set! Every pet is different and has different needs, keep that in mind.
Love Yo Pet!!!!!
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