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Should I Use Dog Clippers for Matted Hair?

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Grooming is an important aspect of dog care, and it’s crucial to ensure your furry friend’s coat is well-maintained. However, matted hair is a common issue for dogs, and it can cause discomfort and skin irritation if left untreated. Teasing out those matted knots can be difficult, not to mention painful for the dog. We have all experienced how removing knots can pull on the skin. Many pet owners wonder whether they should use dog clippers for matted hair.

Pet owners should consider the severity of the matting, their own experience with grooming, and their dog’s temperament before deciding whether to use clippers.

It’s always a good idea to consult with a professional groomer or veterinarian if you’re unsure about how to proceed. With the right approach and tools, however, using dog clippers for matted hair can be an effective and safe way to maintain your dog’s coat.

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Dog Clippers Vs Human Clippers … Can You Use Either on Dogs?

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As the owner of a Maltese Shih Tzu, it’s safe to say that I am very familiar with that fast-growing coat and the consequent need for constant clipping. Having your dog professionally groomed, as we did, is indeed necessary for most owners of long-haired dog breeds. However, if you are like many pet owners, you might find it a stretch to come up with the extra funds needed to get your pup trimmed every month or so. Have you thus been tempted to use your own human clippers?

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Why Is My Dog Eating Grass All of a Sudden?

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What are dogs up to when they start eating grass all of a sudden? Don’t they like what we are feeding them? Let’s look at some reasons dogs eat grass so that we can decide if a trip to a veterinarian clinic is warranted.

Apparently, vets get this question all the time. So, you can be sure that you are not alone in your concern about your dog’s dietary needs.

Disclaimer: If there is the slightest hint of a health issue in your dog, please make an appointment with your vet ASAP.

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5 Tips on Grooming a Nervous Dog With or Without a Harness

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Help! My dog won’t let me trim his face while grooming. This is a common cry for help from dog owners. Are you in the same boat and having difficulty calming a dog for grooming?

Needless to say, this can be a challenging task indeed. A nervous, agitated dog will tend to resist being restrained at all costs, particularly when clippers, scissors or brushes are involved. Let’s look at some tips on how to keep a dog’s head still so that you can trim, clip or brush with ease.

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It definitely pays to have some tricks up your sleeve in order to keep your dog calm, particularly when it comes to clipping. In this article we will endeavour to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about how to settle a dog while grooming. To simplify things, let’s use the name “Toby” a male dog, as an example for every scenario.

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Should You Get a Dog?

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Providing the right home environment for a dog, or a cat or other pet, is paramount to his/her health and well-being. Adopting a dog or cat, for example, can be exciting but there are some things that need to be considered first. In this article, we will focus on the first-time dog owner and provide some useful guidelines.

As dog lovers and pet groomers, it’s very difficult to swallow the following statistics about the plight of animals in rescue shelters.

According to the ASPCA, animal shelters take in about 6 million dogs and cats annually. Unfortunately, only 4 million pets are adopted each year. It would be great if this number could increase and hopefully it has by the time you read this article.

So let’s explore what it takes to provide an appropriate home for a new dog, a dog that can be a happy client when he sees his groomer every couple of months.

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