Pet grooming in Alexandria is the set of basic hygiene care necessary for a pet. Each animal needs this regular care, whether for comfort or health. Grooming a pet is actually essential to his or her well-being. Pet grooming is performed in several stages, let’s study them one by one.
Brushing is designed to eliminate the dead hair and to untangle any knots. In the case of certain long-haired breeds (German Shepherd, Newfoundland, Colley, Beauceron, etc.), dog brushing can be supplemented by a stripping the “wadding” at the base of the hairs. For dogs with hard hair (Dachshund, Fox Terrier, and so on), stripping or hair removal with a comb knife is perfect because it eliminates the dead hairs that do not fall out on their own.
The next step involves trimming the animal’s coat to the desired length. This does not apply to animals with hard hair, for whom hair removal is more suitable. Speaking of hair removal, hair in the ears can obstruct the ear canal and generate ear infections. They are plucked by hand or by forceps. Then, the excess wax is cleaned with a wipe.
Eye cleaning is a question of removing the crust around the eyes, generally with the aid of a suitable physiological serum. Pet grooming in Alexandria also involves nail trimming. The natural wear and tear of the animal’s nails are sometimes insufficient and it is, therefore, necessary to cut the pet’s nails without forgetting to be careful. Tooth brushing is done with a toothbrush and a special toothpaste. It helps prevent tartar and bad odors. The anal glands, used by the dog to mark its territory, can sometimes get clogged. Grooming is the best opportunity to drain these glands.
Then comes bath time. The animal is successively wet, shampooed, rinsed and dried! Some animals may need a couple of shampoos, depending on how dirty they are. Drying off the animal is as easy as letting them sit and dry, but if it is cold, professionals suggest using a hair dryer. The latter is essential if the pet owner wants the animal to be brushed properly. Contact Hayfield Animal Hospital for more details.