Brushing your dog ventilates their coat, helping it grow healthy and strong and takes away old and damaged hair. Grooming also ensures that your dog's skin can breathe and keeps down the level of grease in their coat. Too much grease can block pores and cause irritation and all sorts of skin problems.
Is it necessary to groom a dog?
“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.
Why is grooming and taking care of pets important?
With proper pet grooming, you will get rid of shedding, fleas, ticks, and various health conditions. Proper grooming is more than just having a cute pet. By grooming your pet, you will also be tackling potentially unhealthy conditions. It will also allow you to identify any underlying conditions or diseases early.
Does grooming feel good to dogs?
Grooming not only keeps your pet looking good, it will keep them feeling good and allow them to live a long life. If you aren't able to groom your dog consistently, it's important to find a groomer that has experience with a wide variety of breeds.
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