Grooming

Puppies are completely dependent on you for their growth, development and character building. Along with giving them a good diet and exercise, basic hygiene and grooming are also very important for his overall development. Here’s how to groom your pup healthy and beautiful. Grooming isn’t just about making your puppy look good. Regular care removes dead hair, keeps the coat and skin healthy, and…

Siberian Huskies are beautiful, but their thick double coat needs a lot of care and attention to keep them glowing always…here are a few tips to groom your Siberian Husky. Siberian Huskies have a thick, straight, smooth and medium length double coat. They have a soft woolly undercoat with a layer of outer coat that grows through the undercoat. The undercoat acts as an insulating layer. Their coats…

As a groomer, I often find that pet parents are not really aware of the coat their dogs have and what care needs to be taken to maintain it. Below is a simple guide to what home grooming entails based on the coat type of your pooch. Combination Coat Identification: Very short tight smooth coat about the face and front of legs, shorter coat on body and long silky coat on undercarriage, sides,…

(Case File) Grooming dogs is quite a tedious job which requires a lot of patience, skill and technique. It is often a scary, nerve-wracking experience for pooches who may not be used to grooming regularly. Here's a case study of a Golden Doodle who had never been groomed before! First things first… Groomers always try to read the body language of the dog before they begin and try to make the…

Thick, luxurious, free-flowing, soft coat – a Lhasa Apso is a treat for the eyes. But his tresses need a lot of love and care. Here’s how to groom your Lhasa Apso. Grooming needs… The Lhasa coat comes in all dog colours in various combinations. This is an instant attraction for the dog lover, looking for a loving companion. But this long-haired breed needs to be chosen with great consideration and…

Pets shed old, damaged or extra hair from their coat, which sometimes becomes a problem for pet parents. Here’s how to take care of shedding problem: Regular grooming: It is very important to groom your pet regularly. Brushing his hair daily can make his coat soft and clean and less likely to shed. Bathe him as and when required. Choose the right brush: For brushing your pet’s coat, choose a…

Grooming your Golden Retriever can be a wonderful way to bond with him and to familiarise yourself with his distinct and unique body features. Here’s how to groom him beautiful! Grooming benefits… Grooming your Golden Retriever has many benefits than you can think of. Help in identifying parasites before they become a problem. Keep track of lumps, bumps under and over the skin. Check and…

A well-groomed pooch looks like an angel any time. Let’s make our pooch look good and feel good, even during the chilly winter. Winter can be hard on your pooch. Make sure the pet stays as warm as possible to prevent chill and illnesses. And it is important to note that grooming is a must in winter. Here are a few tips to help your pooch shine: Brush your short-coated pooch at least 3-5 times…

Normal cycle of hair growth The skin of cats and dogs is completely covered with hair made up of compound hair follicles except for the nose, footpads and mucocutaneous junctions of each body orifice. Three types of hair are present, the primary or guard hair, the secondary hair and the tactile or sinus hair. The coat comprises (except in hairless breeds) primary (guard) hair and secondary…

Most pet parents are not sure what brushes are to be used to keep their dog’s coat healthy, and they complain that they brush every day but the shedding does not stop or the coat is matting and refuses to dematt. Here’s how to choose the right brush according to the coat of the dog. You can mainly classify dog breed into three categories according to their coat: long-coated dogs, short &…

Every new dog who enters a family goes through an intensive study on appearance, height, weight, colour, behaviour, preferences and probable life span. Products to make the pet comfortable are researched upon and bought. The house is made pet-friendly and the extended family is informed of the new addition. Who will train the dog, who will feed her, who will take her for a walk, who will take care…

Various myths about pet grooming always make us doubtful even while doing the right things. Here are some common grooming facts rectifying the realities obscured by general myths. Myth: Nail grinders are safer than clippers. Fact: There is nothing like nail grinders are safe than clippers. Both are equally safe. But nail grinders have certain disadvantages against clippers as the sound of…

Skin…the lifeguard The skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of the body. It forms a barrier to protect the body from infections, infestations and other harmful elements. It also maintains body’s internal environment, prevents loss of moisture and other body constituents. Its daily exposure to outside environment makes it susceptible to injury and diseases, which are very easily…

The skin is a large, metabolically active organ with a high demand for protein and other nutrients; consequently, alterations in the animal’s internal environment, particularly its own nutrient supply, are reflected in the condition of the skin and coat. Here are the key influencers on hair shedding in dogs. Hair growth cycles are established during foetal life. After birth hair growth cycles vary…

Grooming is a delight for pooches and one can choose from a range of services – right from pawdicure to herbal elixirs, massages, aromatherapy, hibiscus petal shampoo, paws drenched in butter balm, lavender magic or the full grooming sensation like the spa – all this leads to a well-groomed city pooch. Here’s a peek into some of the innovative and luxurious grooming services. Overall wellness……

Shampooing is an integral part of grooming. Here are a few FAQs on shampooing in pets to help you to choose the right shampoo for your pet. Why does my dog need shampoo? Dog shampoo has cleansing or soothing actions on the skin and improves the odour. In case of fungal infection of the skin, dandruff, allergies, external parasites, or other skin conditions, appropriate shampoo is helpful to…

Matts can be a serious problem and detrimental to your pet’s health... but they can be avoided...by grooming your pooch a few minutes every day. Why and where matts form? Matts form when the dog’s coat isn’t being properly cared for...often pet parents do not understand or have not been shown how to properly brush and comb their dog. Brushing and combing need to be done on a regular basis, and the…

The importance of grooming is well known to keep your pooch good looking and healthy. But not all pooches would take to grooming sessions positively. Here’s how to keep the stress out. Early start... It is very important that dogs learn to get used to grooming sessions starting from a young age. It’s a good idea to bathe your puppy for the first time when she is a few months old so that she gets…

Monsoon is a time to enjoy with your doggies. Unlike summers where it’s too hot or the winters where it gets too cold, the rainy season is one of the most enjoyable times for pet parents to spend with their dogs outdoor as long as some rules are followed. Keep them dry: The most basic rule is to protect their skin and coat and to keep them dry. This can be accomplished with the help of dog…

Just like our feet need care, our dog’s paws also need to be clean and well. Paws can get cut, scratched, ticks, etc and have foreign objects embedded in them. Here’s how to keep a check… After every outdoor activity, clean your dog’s paws with a wash cloth, warm water or dip the paw in warm water bowl. This will wash away the dirt, thorns, stones lodged between digits and the hair. Taking care of…