Regular hygiene care for our pet is very important. Help us keep our friends clean, healthy and comfortable.

One option that we can consider is to leave this type of tasks to professionals.

But for those who want to give their furry a more personalized attention and still save a little, we leave here the main tasks to perform, as well as some tips and suggestions to make them easier.

to brush

brush the dog

Brushing our dog's coat daily or at least with some regularity helps a lot so that it doesn't get tangled and full of knots.

You should start brushing along the neck and go down, being careful under the belly, as it is a sensitive area. And don't forget to brush your ass!

There are small, soft brushes that fit in the hand or other shapes. We must choose the one that best suits the size of our dog's coat.

We must not forget to reward the dog as we brush it, with praise, petting or food. We should also take breaks whenever necessary. In this way, he associates this moment with something fun.

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cut the nodes

When the fur is so tangled up that we can't brush it, we should cut that fur, as they can pull the skin when the animal moves, which can become painful.

We must always be careful when using scissors so as not to hurt our friend or us!

In case we are unable to remove the knot, we should ask a professional for help.

Some nodes may get close to the skin, which can cause bacterial infections. If this is the case, we should take our dog to the vet.

Eyes

clean your eyes

White-haired or large-eyed breeds may need more maintenance in this area.

Depending on the breed, this step can be as simple as removing debris from the corners of your eyes.

Long-haired dogs may need extra attention to grooming as they can develop stains caused by tears. We must buy proper products to remove these stains.

A healthy eye should be clean and not show any signs of irritation or unusual discharge.

We should not trim the hair around our animals' eyes, as it is a very sensitive area. We should leave this task to a person with experience.

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Ears

clean the ears

It's normal to find wax in our animals' ears, but it shouldn't have any smell.

To clean this region, you must apply a solution suitable for cleaning ears on cotton or using as indicated, cleaning from inside the ear to the inner ear. We shouldn't carry too much so as not to hurt our animal.

Praising the dog during this process is always a good idea. We should try to make him as comfortable as possible.

It should be noted that excessive discharge, inflammation and odors are signs of infections and in these situations we should always consult the veterinarian.

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Teeth

Brushing teeth

The ideal way to keep our 4-legged friend's mouth healthy is to brush his teeth daily with his own toothpaste.

We should never use our toothpaste, as fluoride is poisonous to dogs if swallowed.

If you think your dog bites when you try to brush his teeth, it's best to take him to a vet.

A technique to get our dog used to brushing:

Start by putting toothpaste on one of our fingers and spread it on the teeth for a few seconds. We must reward our friend whenever he cooperates.

Start using a dog toothbrush, always using the reward technique.

We should always stop when we feel that our dog is stressed. A break helps not to make the experience traumatic.

When we see an accumulation of tartar and plaque, just brushing is not enough. A professional cleaning every now and then is important.

There are snacks, palatable bars and croquettes that we can give our little friend that also help keep their teeth cleaner.

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Nails

Cut the nails

If the nails are not trimmed, they can grow and curl over the paws, which can cause joint damage.

To keep our dog's nails short, we must regularly trim them as they grow.

If we hear your nails hitting the floor, it's a sign that it's time to trim them.

We must cut about 3 centimeters of the nail, using a proper clipper.

If the dog's nail is transparent, you can see the cob, a pink area that has blood vessels. We must be careful to cut only the transparent part of the nail, avoiding the cob.

If we accidentally cut the cob, we should apply a hemostatic powder or cornstarch with a little pressure to stop the blood.

As in other situations, if we don't feel comfortable cutting our nails, we should take our animals to have them cut by a specialist.

baths

bathe the dog

It's more than an expression! It can be a real adventure!

It is important to avoid slippery floors. If we use the bathtub, we must use a non-slip mat.

The water must be warm. Being too hot, the water can be unpleasant for the dog.

If necessary, we must restrain the dog so that it does not run away. It helps in the process if we reward our little friend with treats or cookies.

We must completely wet our dog before applying the shampoo. When pouring the shampoo, we must start with the neck, following the hind legs and, using the fingers, spread the product throughout the coat. We must leave the head for last and we must not shampoo the area of the ears and eyes. The head should be wiped with a wet towel.

At the end we must dry the dog with a towel. Initially placing it on its back, in order to allow it to shake itself. Many dogs learn the “bath rules” and wait for a towel to be placed over them before shaking.

If the dog is short-haired, we can let them dry on their own. If our dog is long-haired, we can dry him with a hairdryer. The dryer must be in the cold. It makes the task longer, but this way we don't risk burning our friend.

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Fur

trim the fur

With long-haired breeds of dogs, a regular haircut can become a necessity.

Breeds that require regular grooming include cocker spaniels, sheepdogs, poodles, collies, shih tzus, Pekingese, chow chows, among others.

We should trim the fur when it is dry.

We must prevent the dog from moving, trapping it. During the process, we can place our free hand under our friend's belly to encourage him to be still.

If we buy our own machine to trim our dog's fur, we must read the machine's instructions and how to handle it. Asking a professional for tips can also be a good option.

We must keep in mind that using scissors for this task, the final result will hardly be uniform, in addition to the fact that the probability of hurting our animal increases. In this case, an own machine is a better option.

Tips

Regardless of the task we have to perform, we must always keep in mind:

Rewarding is always the best way . For our friend, staying still can be difficult. If it becomes saturating for him, we should take regular breaks. Praising him is also always a good methodology and, of course, giving rewards like cookies is always appreciated by our dogs.

be patient . We should never rush these tasks, running the risk of hurting our animal.

Products

To help with these essential processes for the well-being of our dogs, check out the products we have available for canine hygiene , ear health, optical and dental health as well as the snacks available that help our animals become well behaved children!