This entry was posted on 2017-03-10 by Pet Heaven Store.

How important is grooming your pet? The answer is... very! Grooming not only keeps your beloved furbaby's coat clean and fluffy and prevents those pesky stray hairs from lying all over the house, but it is also imperative to your pet's overall hygiene and skin health. 

Firstly, let's define the word 'grooming'. Pet grooming refers to the cleaning and care of your dog or cat's outer appearance. This could include washing, brushing and cutting their hair, clipping their nails and making sure their skin is healthy and clean. As most cat owners will know, cats are natural experts at grooming themselves but this doesn't mean they don't need a bit of help from time to time!

8 Tips to keep your pet dazzling from head to toe

Speciality Food

#1 Grooming can be a lot easier if you start from the very beginning - the food that your pet eats. Choosing a high-quality kibble that has been designed to keep your pet's skin conditioned and coat radiant is a great starting point to the grooming process! For dogs, we recommend a food such as Royal Canin Dermacomfort or Hill's Stomach & Sensitive Skin and for cats, Royal Canin Feline Hair and Skin Care or Royal Canine Intense Beauty.

Brushing

#2  Brushing your pet removes dead hair as well as dirt, dry skin, and fleas. It also decreases the number of stray hairs lying all over your floor and in the case of cats,  prevents nasty hairballs.

#3 Brushing detangles your pet's fur and stimulates the skin to release natural oils which keep the coat conditioned and shiny. When brushing, make sure you do it gently and always in the direction that the hair naturally falls.

The Mikki range of pet brushes or the Furminator makes the job easy!

Washing

#4 Bathing keeps your pet clean and free of germs, but make sure you don't wash too often as it strips your pet's skin of its natural oils and could result in dry patches and itchiness. Bathing once a month should be sufficient for dogs with normal skin. Try a nourishing shampoo from Purl Pet Shampoo.

Nail Trimming

#5 Trimming your pet's nails helps to avoid overgrown, sharp nails and prevents your pet from doing harm to itself, you and that new couch you just bought! Use the Mikki Nail Clipper to do the job.

Ears and Eyes

#6 Keeping your pet's ears clean not only prevents the risk of ear infections, but also gives you an opportunity to check for any abnormalities such as redness and inflammation.

#7 Don't forget to clean your pet's eyes too and trim any long hairs surrounding the eyes to prevent infections. Keep your pet's eyes and ears clean by using Ricky Litchfield Complete Care Wipes.

#8 Lastly, for that extra razzle-dazzle, spoil your pet with a spray of cologne to keep them smelling fresher for longer.  Hownd Yup You Stink! Moisturising Dog Body Mist is designed for this exact purpose!

And WALA!  There you have it - 8 Tips to keep your pet dazzling from head to toe. Keep in mind that grooming your pet is vitally important for your their overall wellbeing, and here at PetHeaven.co.za we hope to make the process easier for you and your furkid.