• Sunday, October 19th, 2008
It is important that when you are grooming your dog that not only do you give them a nice bath and brushing, but that you take care of their nails as well. This is especially true if your dog spends time outdoors, has contact with gravel, concrete or paved surfaces as nails can become rough, cracked, chipped, or splintered. If your dog is of the inside the house variety, it is equally important to make sure that their nails are not too long where they can get caught on carpeting or interfere with their normal walking gait. Nail care is a topic that vets and professional groomers emphasize as one of the things to pay attention to in order to keep your pet healthy and happy. There are various clippers on the market, from the conventional style clippers to new products like a peticure dog nail clipper that actually files the nails rather than cutting them.
Some vets and professional groomers have actually turned to nail filing systems in order to avoid the risk of cutting into the quick of the nail which could cause bleeding. Not only does it make it harder for you to trim their nails the next time you want to, but it can be a painful experience for your dog. Pedipaws, a peticure dog nail clipper, is a tool that uses a filing wheel, similar to that of an emery board, which gently removes layers of the nail and leaves smooth edges without the worry of splitting or splintering the nail. It is battery operated and clean up is almost non-existent as nail filings are collected in a protective cap for easy disposal. This type of nail trimmer has become very popular and has made nail care for pets easier, safer, and less stressful for your pet.
With the higher cost of everything these days, including pet care, more people are grooming their pets at home themselves. Not only does it save a trip to the vet or professional groomer and the expenses involved, but it also allows owner and pet to spend more time together. Your furry friend craves all the love and attention you can give them and home grooming gives you the opportunity to thank your pet for all the unconditional love and loyalty they give you. They will appreciate the extra time you take to make them feel special. With a bit of patience and training, both you and your pet can look forward to the grooming sessions and enjoy each others company in a more relaxed and stress-free atmosphere in the comfort of your home.
• Friday, October 17th, 2008
Just as our pets give us all of the love and attention we need, they crave the companionship and extra time that we can spend with them. These days with the cost of living on the rise, including pet care, we can meet the needs of our pets as well as save some money all at the same time. By grooming our pets at home, we give them special attention that they will enjoy and avoid the appointments at the professional groomers. Home grooming is easier than you think and can be a relaxing and fun experience for both of you. Basic steps include a nice bath, gentle brushing, and nail care. Bathing and brushing your pet may be the easiest part of grooming but with a bit of patience and practice it wonít be long before your pet will become accustomed to you doing a peticure dog nail routine.
Start with a nice warm bath using a gentle pet shampoo and creating a lather that not only cleans their coat but massages their skin to loosen dander and release loose hair from the undercoat. Keep shampoos away from the eyes and ears and be sure to completely rinse the soap from the coat and skin. Avoid using human cleansers on your pet as they may be too harsh for them and cause skin or allergic reactions. After their bath, give them a firm but gentle brushing with a good quality pet brush to remove loose hair from the undercoat and leave the topcoat sleek and shiny. The last step is one of great importance. It may take a little coercing and a few pet treats before your pet may allow you to introduce a peticure dog nail session. Often pets will pull their paws away when their nails are being trimmed but with patience on your part, they will gradually relax and allow this to be accomplished. Nails that are neglected become chipped and rough and can lead to health problems for your pet. This may include split nails that could become infected as well as hip problems that could develop because they are not walking properly if the nails are too long. Many groomers and vets are using a filing system instead of conventional nail clippers to safely trim their clientís nails. One such product, Pedipaws, allows you to trim the nail using a filing wheel, similar to an emery board, that gently removes layers of the nail leaving smooth edges. The worry of cutting the nails too short and entering the quick of the nail, which can cause pain or bleeding, are eliminated. Cleanup is almost non-existent as the nail filings are collected in a protective cap for easy disposal. New products like this have made home grooming easier and less stressful for your pet.
It doesnít take much to please your furry friends and the extra time and attention you lavish on them will make them healthier and happier. They will quickly adapt to a grooming routine, especially if treats are involved, and both of you can benefit from the experience of grooming your pet yourself.
• Thursday, October 02nd, 2008
Our furry friends depend on us for the necessities in life as well as all of the love, care, and companionship we can give them. They crave as much time and attention we can afford them and in return give us the unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship that we need as well. An easy and enjoyable way to spend more time with your pet and make them feel special is to groom them at home. Not only does it save you time and money by not having to take them to the vet or groomers, but it can also be much less stressful on your pet. The three basic steps for home grooming include a nice warm bath, gentle brushing, and peticure.
Begin with a gentle pet shampoo to cleanse the coat and skin. Avoid using our shampoos or soaps as often there are ingredients in them that may be too harsh for your petís skin. By creating a lather, you are massaging their skin, releasing dander, and raising loose hair from the undercoat that can be rinsed away. Remember to keep suds away from the ears and eyes of your pet to avoid stinging and negative reaction from your pet. Be sure to rinse the coat and skin well to remove any residue from the shampoo. The next step is a gentle yet firm brushing of the coat with a good quality pet brush. This also massages the skin which keeps it healthy, removes loose hair from the undercoat, and leaves the topcoat sleek and shiny. Last but not least, and very important, is the peticure. Your petís nails need attention, especially if they spend time outdoors and come in contact with gravel, cemented surfaces, or pavement. Chipped nails can lead to splitting or splintering of the nail, bleeding, and possibly infection. Many groomers and vets are using filing systems as opposed to the old style nail clippers to avoid cutting the nails too short and into the quick, which again can cause pain and bleeding. For example, a product called Pedipaws, uses a filing wheel, similar to an emery board, to gently remove the layers of the nail without the risk of hurting your pet or damaging their nails. The result is smooth shorter nails and cleanup is a breeze as the nail filings are compiled in the protective cap that can be emptied directly into the garbage can.
Grooming your pet at home can be an enjoyable and relaxing experience for both of you and allows you to spend that extra time with your pet that they will appreciate as well. With a bit of patience and training, it wonít take long for your pet to look forward to their grooming sessions and the special attention you give them.
• Monday, September 22nd, 2008
You may not really be aware of it but uncared nails in dogs can lead to a lot of pains. According to experts, uncared for nails can grow quite long and can cause a lot of pain in your dog. The worst part of it is that long nails can lead to a lot of physical problems in your dog. Long nails may become twisted and may cause irregular gait in your dog. In turn, the irregular gait in your dog could lead to skeletal deformities. Fortunately, regular grooming with the use of dog grooming brush to clean your dog’s coat and using dog grooming clippers to trim the nails of your dog can save you and your pet from a lot of troubles.
Start The Grooming Habit Early
Most dogs do not like changes. To minimize resistance in your dog when you bring out the dog grooming clippers, start clipping the nails of your dog while your pet is still very young. Using dog grooming clippers on your puppy is a lot easier than wrestling s fully grown dog. You cannot really expect a fully grown dog to understand fully the importance of having its nails cut regularly so you can expect a lot of resistance in that area. On the other hand, puppies are easier to train and manage. Most puppies are quite resilient and they love all the attention that you give them. They may even consider the nail cutting process as a kind of game so you will not really have a lot of problems getting the work done. Just make sure that your puppy does not have some really bad experience with dog grooming clippers or else they will develop some aversion towards it. Take care not to cut the nails too closely. Closely cut nails can be quite painful.
Clip Your Dog’s Nails At The Right Place And At The Right Time
To help your puppy become accustomed to the dog grooming clipper, wait until the puppy is in a relaxed mood before you bring out the dog grooming clipper. Make your dog lie on its back or on its side before you start clipping its nails. Once your dog is in a lying position, hold the paw firmly in one hand and use your other hand to hold the dog grooming clippers. Locate the vein inside your dog’s nails before you start clipping. Make sure that you avoid clipping too close to the vein or you might cause some bleeding.
• Tuesday, September 09th, 2008
Now you can trim your pet’s nails anywhere without the pain caused by traditional nail clippers.
The secret is PediPaws precision filing wheel that gently removes thin layers of nail to leave your pet’s paws touchably soft and your home safe from scratches.
You and your pet will love PediPaws!
