Nowadays, pet owners have put forward higher and higher requirements for the quality of life of their pets. Pet grooming and care are also getting more and more attention.

  What is pet grooming?

Pet grooming has great benefits for your pet’s health. For example, combing can massage your pet's skin, promote your pet's blood circulation, and reduce your pet's chance of suffering from skin diseases. In addition to health factors, pet grooming is also a fashion trend. Grooming techniques combined with pruning techniques can reveal the advantages of pets and highlight their cute side.

And by giving pets different styles, daily care will become more convenient and easier. Understanding the daily grooming and care methods for pets can also make the road to pet beauty and health smoother.

What does basic beauty care include?

01 Combing

Grooming your pet regularly can not only clean away dust on the body and avoid tangled hair, but also check the skin condition, detect problems in time and treat them as early as possible. Different combs and techniques should be used for different hair types. For long hair, use a handle comb or row comb. For short hair, use a bristle brush. For curly or knotted hair, use a needle comb. Carefully comb from the end of the hair. For fluffy hair, It is recommended to comb against the hair, and for supple hair, it is recommended to comb along the hair. Pay attention to the strength during the operation, try not to break the hair, comb it bit by bit, and then comb it smoothly again when the comb is smooth.

02 Cut toenails

The length of your pet’s toenails will affect movement. Too long toes can deform bones or joints. Some toenails that are too long can pierce into the foot pads, causing ulcers and inflammation. There are blood vessels at the root of pet's toenails, so it is not advisable to cut them too short. It is best to prepare a bottle of styptic powder. When trimming, fix the toes first and cut them quickly and accurately. If the operation is difficult or you are afraid of bleeding, you can take your pet to a pet store or The hospital found a professional beautician to help with trimming. In addition, appropriate outdoor exercise can also help pets wear their toenails and prevent the effects of excessively long toenails to a certain extent.

03 Clean ears

Unlike human ear canals, pet ear canals are long, narrow and have a special structure, with an "L-shaped" structure, which results in poor ventilation and drainage capabilities. Especially for pets with lop-eared ears, if they are not cleaned for a long time, they are prone to odor and Breeds bacteria. It can be deeply cleaned by "irrigating". Drop 2-3 drops of ear cleaning solution and gently massage the root of the ear to let the pet naturally shake off the dirt. If the ear canal is dirty, you can repeat it several times, and finally Wipe gently with cotton.

Pet Grooming Precautions

1. Routine inspections are usually required before pet grooming. If there are any signs of illness or injury, the pet owner should pay attention to stop grooming. If problems are found, seek help from a pet doctor.

2. Always be prepared to deal with pet resistance during operation. Before each grooming operation, you must first do a good job of Baoding, pay attention to the method and strength, and always observe the pet's condition. If the pet is naughty, if necessary, the pet can be restrained by wearing a mask, a collar, or a mouth tie, or multiple people can help restrain the pet.

3. When using tools, you must concentrate on observing the situation and pay attention to technique and strength. If you are shaving, pay special attention to the lips, ears, neck, abdomen, armpits, soft areas of the hind limbs, nipples, anus, genitals and other parts that are easy to be shaved; during the shaving process, you should pay more attention to the temperature of the blade and do a good job of cooling it down. , to prevent burns.

Beauty Safety Precautions

01 Damage caused by pet’s lack of cooperation

If the pet is not cooperative enough during the grooming process, you can stop the operation and be patient to comfort it, so as to successfully complete the grooming process.

02 Pets are nervous and fearful of harm caused

Pets may be nervous and may hunch their backs, lie down, bite back, tremble, jump up and down, etc. At this time, it is very easy for safety accidents to occur during grooming.

03 Injuries caused by unprofessional or unskilled use of tools

There are many types of pet grooming tools, and proficient use requires repeated practice. At the same time, the use of some tools requires more professional techniques. Improper operation can easily cause harm to the dog during the grooming process.

Faced with these problems, we must be careful and patient during the actual operation.