Pet Grooming Hand Tools for the Do-It-Yourself Dog Groomer

They will warn passer bys that the dog is not friendly and they will avoid contact. The fall back of the muzzle is that if your animal is attacked by another, it will have no way to defend their selves. Whether you are pet grooming or just worried about the disposition of your animal, the muzzle will protect you and your pet. 

The emotional pain is just as bad as the physical. Watch the wound carefully and if it becomes red or issues puss, contact your veterinarian immediately. If the animal licks or otherwise irritates the wound, you might want to get a protective plastic collar to stop the behavior. Another mistake in novice pet grooming is getting shampoo or other chemicals in your pet's eye. 

Most canine itching problems are caused by pollens, dirt, mats, and dander that stay on the dogs coat. If left on the dogs hair long enough the pollens, dirt, and dander start irritating the dogs skin and dog start chewing and biting at the offending spot. Brushing your dog's hair just once a day will help prevent the build-up of items that can lead to itching problems. 

Imagine not having the luxury of choosing how and when you clean yourself. Your pets don't have that advantage. Sure they groom themselves with their tongue and paws, but without an opposing thumb they cannot grab a scrub brush and wash their back or the ability to reach hard to get at places. They need the care and love of their caregivers and pet grooming lets them know that they are getting their needs met. 

If you have a cat that seems to be particularly susceptible to getting massive knots in its coat you will want to invest in a specially designed mat spreader. Unless you have had your house cat declawed your cat will need to have its nail clipped. In the wild cats need their sharp claws to defend themselves and to help them capture and kill prey, Feral cats keep their nail from becoming overly long by walking around on hard surfaces that wear down the nail, keeping it sharp. 

Any undue pain or injury caused by unsafe practices can cause emotional stress to your animal and damage to the trust level the pet may have with you. The following tips will ensure a safe and pleasurable pet grooming experience. Most pets do not like this, but the excess hair that forms in the ears must be clipped.