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You may think that “dog grooming” can only be done in the costly pet salons. Although it is correct that your dog can do without the expensive spa treatments and the fancy haircuts, the basics of dog grooming are vital for your dog’s health and well-being. Neglecting your dog’s grooming habits may cause health issues and concerns later on. Dog grooming specialists advise that dogs should not only look good but also feel good.

Here are some aspects of dog grooming that you should focus on. It would also be important to start early on in doing the grooming habits – if possible, as soon as you take the puppy home from the pet shop.

Caring for your dog’s eyes require routine cleansing. The eyes of your dog should always be clean, lustrous and bright in appearance. Make sure that there is no redness or too much discharge. Buildup is inevitable in the dog’s eyes and that can be cleaned by wiping them with a damp and clean cloth. But if the discharge seems to be thicker than normal or mucus-like, it is necessary to check with his veterinarian.

For those dogs with long face hair like Shih Tzus (along with their protruding eyes), their eyes are more at risk for bruises, scratches and injuries. It would be advisable to avoid their hair from getting into their eyes as this can cause irritation. You can place small barrettes to pin down the longer strands of face hair. However, if their eyes still end up getting irritated, there are products that can help alleviate mild infections of dogs’ eyes.

Another important dog grooming aspect would be caring for your dog’s ears. A common source of bacteria growth is dirt and moisture buildup in the ears. When giving your dog a bath, place cotton in his ears to keep water and soap out. Try to clip your dog’s ear hair with small trimming scissors and wipe the ears with a piece of clean cloth top make sure that the ears are always kept dry. If there is any earwax buildup, a trip to veterinarian is a must as it can lead to a serious infection.