Grooming Advice: Tip for Shaving a Matted Coat

Parents like the idea of guinea pigs as a child's first gift for a variety of reasons. Compared to cats and dogs, guinea pigs are a cheap pet. Even rescuing a kitten from an animal shelter can cost more then fifty dollars, a young, well cared for guinea pig can be purchased for fifteen dollars. The average guinea pig doesn't need as much veterinary care as a dog or cat. 

Proper pet grooming can provide an emotional symbol that you care for your pet andthe pet will respect the owner more when the quality time at the grooming is applied. The simple bonding that is demonstrated between an animal and their owner during grooming is the most important aspect of the mental health of your animal. 

It is such a common connivance that many people forget the history of what made this profession what it is. If you look at the paintings of the Elizabethan era you will see pets portrayed in paintings that are well groomed and clean. Who did the grooming? Was grooming a pet an actual profession back then? 

Gently put the nail into the opening of the nail trimmers and slowly but firmly clip the nail. Professional pet groomers are a little more experienced and they clip the nails at a faster rate than the novice. Take your time and be aware of how your pet reacts to having their nails clipped. If you do happen to cut the blood vessel in the center the nail, grab a clean cloth or sanitary paper towel to put pressure on the nail until the bleeding stops. 

Cat owners also find that their cat is very clever at depositing the hairball in places where it's humans frequently walk barefoot, like on the bathroom floor, directly next to the shower. As unhappy as cat owners might be about having balls of half digested hair littering their house, they are even less happy about large hairballs that remain in their house cat's stomach. 

The family dog will also need bathing, although on a more regular basis than the feline family members. A small dog may be cleaned easily in the kitchen sink as the spray attachment is a perfect tool for rinsing. Thoroughly wet the animal's coat, and apply a liberal amount of mild pet shampoo. Quality shampoos are available in many discount stores and a full-line pet store can provide additional choices for specific problems such as fleas, ticks, or dry skin problems.