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spring fresh, your attitude towards him may change. Although
this may be as little a thing as turning your face away when he
jumps on you; however, your dog can read into this behavior and
translate it into a sign of rejection. Like it or not, all dogs
have to be groomed. And despite what you might think, even
shorthaired dogs need a good brushing now and again.
But groomers can be quite expensive and may cause your dog undo
stress. So you don your raincoat and lure your dog into the tub.
Your next hurdle: what shampoo do you use? Some dog owners use
people shampoo under the assumption that if it's fine for them,
it will be o.k. for Spot. This is not the case. In fact, many
commercial shampoos meant for dogs are actually too harsh for
their skin and may cause irritation and/or dryness. Buying all
natural shampoo may be the ticket but again, it is expensive. So
what is one to do? Make your own and give your dog a salon
grooming in the comfort of your own house at a fraction of the
cost. Herbal Shampoo You can make an excellent doggie
shampoo from things that you probably already have around the
house. A mixture of Aloe Vera gel and water work well. It is
very mild on dog's skin and leaves their coat quite shiny.
Prevent Hair Loss With Good Grooming And CareHair is fairly strong and can generally withstand normal grooming techniques. However, there can be thinning or breakage of hair due to poor grooming habits, and following several tips can prevent these bouts of thinning and breakage. Avoid combing hair with fine-toothed combs when wet, as this is a common cause of breakage. Although this is a tempting practice because hair straightens and detangles much better if combed when wet, the stress on the hair shaft is immense when the hair is wet because it is weakened.
This goes for brushing the hair when wet also. Brushing the hair in general ca ..
Slightly dilute a handful of Aloe Vera gel with water and work
the mixture into your dog's coat (it is best to apply this to a
dry coat). Rinse with warm water. If you prefer to have a
foaming shampoo, add a touch of baby shampoo to the mixture and
use accordingly. Cost: under $5
All-natural Rinse If you use a store-bought shampoo,
follow it with this all-natural rinse. It will restore the ph
balance of your dog's skin and will help remove any excess
shampoo. Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with one pint
of warm water and work into your dog's coat. Follow with warm
water if desired. Cost: under $5 Perfume Let's face
it; washing a dog does take time. If you don't have the time,
the energy or any protective rain garments handy, you can always
use a bit of scent in a pinch. A spray will rest on top of the
dog's coat and will not harm the skin. This means that you can
go to the local drugstore and pick up a moisturizing body spray
that is to your liking and use it for your dog's toilette. Make
sure you spray away from the dog's face and in a spot that she
can't lick.
Dog Grooming: Caring For the Ears
Dogs ears are prone to infection as you might already have noticed if you have a dog with problem ears. If your dog keeps getting infections here is some information that might help you deal with chronic ear infections.
Dog ear infections are usually called Otits Externa; this means an infection in the outer ear. (Otis Interna means an infection of the inner ear). Outer ear infections account for 90% of the infections in dogs; making ear infection the most common infection for a dog to be treated for. Ear mites can often accompany ear infections.
Dogs with allergies may exper ..
If you want to use an application that is sure not to irritate
your pal's skin, go to the health food store and pick up one of
the following essential oils: rose, lavender, geranium,
sandalwood or sweet almond. A tiny bit rubbed into the skin
along the spine will last longer than a body spray (it will
become more fragrant with body heat, so make sure you like the
scent!) and will not cause any irritation at all. Cost: under
$10
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