Author: Dogs' Info Planet
How often should I bathe my dog?
Commercial soaps and shampoos, even those designed for dogs, contain
chemicals that can strip your dog's fur of moisture and dry out the skin.
Therefore, it is important that you don't bathe your dog more than necessary.
You can and should give your dog a bathe if he has rolled in something
smelly, gone swimming or romped through the mud. Overall, though, daily combing
will keep your dog very clean, and he
shouldn't need more than one bathe per month.
When I do bathe my dog, what are the best shampoos to use?
Choose a shampoo and/or conditioner suitable to your breed's texture.
Soft, silky-haired breeds need conditioner to keep their hair in top shape.
Coarse or wire-haired breeds need only shampoo, and using a conditioner on them
is wasted effort.
How often should I clip my dog's nails?
Dog's should have their nails clipped on a monthly basis. It is best to
use clippers designed especially for a dog's nails rather than human clippers
or scissors.
Additional care should be taken if your dog is one of the breeds with
dark nails, as it can be much harder to tell how close to the 'quick' you are.
What are the health risks of fleas?
Fleas are more than an annoyance! Aside from the itching and 'hot
spots' they can create on your dog's skin, they are also carriers of tapeworms.
All your dog has to do is eat a flea that happens to be carrying a tapeworm
egg, and you've got an additional problem on your hand.
Fleas, however, are easily controlled with topical solutions, some of
which can offer continuous protection for up to 3 months. Make sure that you treat your dog as soon
as possible when you find evidence of fleas. Untreated, the fleas will multiply
and invade not just your dog's fur, but also your carpets and bedding.
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