Dog grooming is an essential part of pet care, which not only takes care of your dog's looks, but most importantly its health. While home care helps prevent many basic pet hygiene issues, there are certain grooming requirements that may be too difficult or complicated to do at home and by an inexperienced hand. This is where professional grooming comes to play. The following are the most important benefits of having your pet dog groomed by professionals:
Professional groomers not only know how to make your pet look handsome and well maintained, but they do so without causing health dangers and injuries. Trying to do basic grooming at home might make you hurt your dog unintentionally, especially when mishandling grooming tools. The wrong pet products may also cause irritations and other health risks that might cost you even more to cure, and more importantly, endanger your pet's wellbeing. Pet groomers know how to inspect your pet's entire body for injury, cuts, or infections and apply antiseptics or the appropriate remedy to prevent spreading.
Professional dog grooming also means trouble-free nail trimming—something that is dreaded by many pet owners. Dogs often don't enjoy the process, which makes it very hard for inexperienced pet owners to trim their pooch's nails properly and without causing injuries. Dog groomers also have all the proper tools to do the job properly.
In addition to basic grooming tasks, professionals also know how to give your dog a good massage in the proper muscle groups that will help them relax and enhance their circulation. A massage offers a wide range of health benefits to pets, ranging from stimulating their circulatory system to helping them distress.
Professional pet groomers are experts in dog anatomy, which gives them the ability to detect abnormalities in an instant. They can recognize abnormal skin discoloration, lumps, rashes, lesions, and bald patches, which helps prevent more serious diseases. They can also recognize abnormal gum discoloration and bleeding and detect early warning signs of various diseases.
Professionals know how to detect less obvious parasites like ear mites, which may not be as visible to you. They also have the proper products to rehabilitate them and rid them of these parasites.
As a bonus, dog groomers can even give you valuable tips in proper grooming as well as teach you how to detect and observe physical and behavioral abnormalities.
About The Author:
This article was written by Thomas West, Vice President of Country Inn Kennel and Cattery. Country Inn Kennel and Cattery is a family owned and operated boarding kennel in Chapel Hill, NC. They offer boarding and grooming services for dogs and cats, throughout Chapel Hill and in neighboring towns. They also offer pick up and drop off service for dog grooming service holder.
