Grooming

Grooming is close-knit bonding time for you and your pet. Gently massaging is known to lower their blood pressure, and needless to say it’s the best kind of therapy for you as well. So it becomes a double whammy! -by Manvi Pittie Stepping out or staying in, don’t you always want to look your best? The same goes for your pet. Grooming is an indispensible part of pet care and these are the few…

Let shine and sparkle, and make them look spectacular Grooming time is when you strengthen the bond of love and care with your pet. Keep your grooming sessions fun and positive. While weekly de-shedding is fine for short hair pets, medium to long hair pets may need to be de-shedded a few minutes each day to prevent mats, tangles and dirt. Remember, you can always take a break and continue the…

Yeffna Poonacha It’s worth noting that the majority of grooming jobs aren’t glamorous fashion cuts. Much like a human hairstylist, being a dog groomer is a lot of bang trims and regular maintenance cuts. This is why we say a good dog groomer never stops learning new tricks. Let’s find out why. A well-groomed dog is a happy dog A dog is not a stuff toy, but a child who never grows up. He needs…

Summers have set in… time for a dip in the pool, romp on a beach or just a simple long walk. Before you take your dog out, be aware that dogs too need protection for their skin, coat, eyes and ears from summer hazards. Here’s how to groom your pooch in summers. A well-groomed dog not only looks great, but also keeps his skin, coat, eyes and ears safe from summer hazards. Here’s how to groom your…

Everyone loves bringing home a new puppy, especially a cute, fluffy ball of fur like a Shih Tzu. But love doesn’t conquer all, especially while caring for the grooming needs of your new puppy, the right way. As a professional groomer, my first piece of advice to any new Shih Tzu parent is – brush your puppy right from the start, even if you don’t feel like, they need it. Getting your puppy used…

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Grooming is one of the most important aspects that pet parents need to take care of. -Poorvi Anthony Daily brushing- Proper grooming includes daily brushing of the coat, the dead hair of your pet will be removed thus reducing the problem of shedding. Bonding- Try to keep each session short with gentle reassurance, calmness, and petting. Groom to bond and make it fun.  Pet care products-…

Winter is here! Lazy start for day, cuddling with pet a little longer is the best. Hope the warm quilts, sweaters and jackets are out, and are clean for use. What about the furry buddies? Don’t worry I got your back to protect your pet this season. There are a lot of things that we can do to keep them protected this season, which we will discuss step by step. –by Almas Shariff Warm…

One can avoid problems like skin infections, ear infections, periodontal diseases and injuries caused due to overgrown nails with simple grooming practices like combing, bathing, face cleaning, nail trimming and teeth brushing. Grooming is a natural instinct in animals to keep their body clean. As a responsible pet parent it is your duty to make sure you groom your pet properly. It is good not…

Grooming your pet can be therapeutic or a struggle, depending upon the mood and naughtiness of your buddy. But we cannot overlook the fact that most dogs aren’t very keen on being groomed, which makes the process a tad bit difficult. Not all dogs are scared of groomers, but for some it may be a cause of huge stress. From mild anxiety and trembling to incessant whining and panic attacks, a…

Winters can be harsh on your pet’s skin. The cold weather takes away the moisture from their skin and makes it dry, flaky and rough. Follow these simple remedies to keep your pet’s coat soft and shiny and their skin soft and supple. Less bathing, but regular grooming Try to limit bathing during winter months. Use moisturising shampoos (oatmeal variants) which are best suited for colder months.…

Keeping pet’s ears clean is vital to prevent build-up of excess wax and to keep infections at bay. Regular ear cleaning and examinations at home helps in the early detection of potential infections and ear troubles. Ear problems are one of the most common reasons why dogs need to be taken to vets. Thus, basic knowledge on how to avoid common ear issues will be helpful for pt parents. Chances of…

As the season changes, winter is now setting in, then your pet’s grooming needs also change. Find the right way for bathing, brushing, and taking care of your pet’s paws during winters. A clean dog is a happy, healthy dog. Many dogs suffer from dry, chafed, rough, infected skin in the winter due to the lack of hygiene and skin maintenance, in combination with the cold air, wind, and the dry air…

Your furry baby may be one of the dogs who recoil whenever he knows that it is time to take a bath. Regular bathing of your dog is mandatory in a tropical country like India. You can make bath time fun for your dog, simultaneously abiding by all the precautions so that it’s a safe bath. Bathing frequency Dr DG Dighe, a vet practising in Maharashtra, advices, “Dogs cannot be bathed daily. Dog’s…

Guiding pet parents who are not aware of breeds and their brushes, Red Paws has compiled a collection of brushes designed in accordance to variations in coat types. Slicker Brush: This brush is appropriately designed for long-haired dogs such as Poodles, Shih Tzu and other mixed Terrier breeds. Available in various sizes, Slicker Brush looks sort of like needles. Wide Tooth Comb:…

bringing home an adorable puppy is an experience of joy. And you may surely want to make your young furry buddy spic and span at the earliest. But grooming your puppy may be a bit challenging task. Here are some guidelines on grooming your puppy.–by Pallavi Bhattacharya Judith Paul, head groomer at Tailwaggers Pet Salon in Mumbai, says puppies need to be fully vaccinated before they get…

Selecting a groomer requires a lot of care, patience and home work. After all, you are going to leave your best friend in their capable hands to be cleaned, groomed and made to look presentable and healthy. Here’s how to find the right groomer for your pooch. Choosing a groomer for your pet needs a lot of thought - you want someone who is kind, knowledgeable, trustworthy and easy to…

Many pets freak out at the grooming salon. The good news is that it’s possible to prevent, manage and, in some cases, reverse these unhappy feelings with some time and effort. Let’s see how. Dogs aren’t born hating particular people or places. Usually two things need to happen before your pet decides that their groomers are the incarnation of everything scary. The first is…

Unless your dog runs around on hard surfaces which act like a natural nail file, or is a regular outdoor working dog, both of which help to keep the toenails short, it is very likely that you will need to trim your dog’s toenails. But, nail trimming is an art and you need to have the proper knowledge and right tools. As a pet parent, we often face the problem of overgrown toenails of our…

Living in the tropics and the global warming induced rising temperatures mean that we need to make our pets as comfortable as possible in this blazing heat. The first thing that immediately comes to mind is to shave them to decrease heating. But is that the absolute right thing to do for our pets? Unfortunately, I see a lot of shaved pets in the summer. But shaving an animal…