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Is it important to get your dog groomed?

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Grooming Maintains Healthy Coat and Fur To maintain his or her fur and coat, you simply need to brush him or her. Any seasoned pet owner will tell you that brushing your pet will benefit him or her greatly. It will also strengthen your bond, in addition to helping to avoid mats in his or her fur.


Do dogs really need to be groomed?

“Grooming is as important as bringing your pet to the vet for regular checkups,” says Lauren Lakritz, an Animal Care Technician in the ASPCA's Animal Recovery Center (ARC) and a certified professional groomer. “It's maintaining the well-being of your animal.”

What happens if you don't groom your dog?

If you don't groom your dog, dead skin and dirt are going to pile up on their coat. When you brush your dog, you're not only helping keep their coat healthy and glossy, you're also helping remove dead skin and dirt as well as dead fur and dandruff.

How often should dogs be groomed?

We recommend brushing at least 1-3 times a week and bathing at least every 1-2 months. Any grooming should mostly be light trims around the face, ears, paws, and sanitary areas every 4-6 weeks. Typically, wire-haired dogs should not be shaved down as their coat may grow back softer and a different color.

Why you should not groom your dog?

Shaving a double-coat can also do long-term damage. When it is shaved down to the skin, the undercoat hair will grow back faster, and sometimes will crowd out the slower-growing guard hairs. This can change the texture and color of a dog's coat and make it appear patchy and unattractive.

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