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Why Groom Your Small Dog at Home: In addition to helping your pet look its best, grooming offers numerous health-related benefits, too. Regular grooming sessions allow you to detect skin problems, lumps, or infections early.
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Understanding Your Dog’s Grooming Needs: Not all small dogs require the same amount of grooming. Breeds like the Poodle or Shih Tzu typically require more grooming due to their hair type. While breeds like the Dachshund or Chihuahua, require less grooming.
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The Right Grooming Tools: For small dogs, you will need: a grooming table, grooming clippers, brushes and combs, nail clippers, dog shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste, and ear cleaner.
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The Grooming Process:
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Brushing: Start gently from the head and work your way down to the tail. Use a slicker or pin brush for most small breeds, a bristle brush for smooth-coated breeds.
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Bathing: Make sure the water isn’t too hot or too cold. Use a dog-friendly shampoo and conditioner. Make sure you rinse thoroughly as residue can cause skin irritation.
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Drying: You can use a specially designed doggy dryer or a regular hairdryer set on the lowest heat setting. Be careful around their face and ears as dogs have much more sensitive hearing.
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Nail Trimming: Use a sharp and appropriately sized nail clipper. Be careful not to trim too close to the quick as it can cause bleeding.
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Cleaning the Ears: Use a dog-friendly ear cleaner. Do not insert anything into the ear canal.
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Dental Care: Brush their teeth using dog-friendly toothpaste.
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Regular Maintenance Schedule: Work out a regular grooming schedule. The frequency will depend on the breed and age of your dog.
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