Pet Grooming Tools

Every single owner should have a basic working knowledge of how to
groom their dogs because it makes an awful lot of difference to not
only how a dog looks but also to how he or she feels.

You may think that soap, brush and a towel will be enough for the
job but, did you know that you need at least the basics for
grooming your dog? This means a brush, comb, scissors and nail
clippers.

The choice of tools will be determined by your dog's type of coat.

So, today I will discuss;

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10 OF THE 30 TOOLS USED TO GROOM YOUR DOG

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Don't worry, you don't need all thirty :)                      

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BOAR'S BRISTLE BRUSH
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A boar's bristle brush is not necessarily something that most
owners have heard of but is generally used for removing the
undercoat during shedding and when there are loose hairs.

It can really help to remove matting and is generally associated
with the grooming of long coated breeds.

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BRISTLE BRUSH
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Available in soft, medium, and stiff formats, bristle brushes are
ideal for use with short coats. However, they can also be used on
the undercoat of long coated breeds as well.

Bristle brushes are ideal for regular brushing as they will not
damage the skin.

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RUBBER BRUSH
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The rubber brush is gentle on the skin and is not designed for
coats with tangles. As such, it is designed for smooth and medium
coated breeds.

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COMB
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Unlike the brushes available, there are very few combs to choose
from and many experts simply recommend a regulation size steel
comb.

The comb should ideally have both fine and medium teeth for
removing tangles and removing stray hairs that the brush has left
behind.

This comb is ideal for use with all coat types and thus all breeds.

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CAGE DRYER
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A cage dryer is just what the name suggests. It is a tool that is
attached to a cage if you choose that method of drying for your
dog. It can easily be used at home to ensure that your dog can dry
in comfort in his or her cage.

If you invest in quality grooming tools then they will last longer
and work much better than the cheaper ones. Furthermore, if you
take the time to look after them properly then they will take care
of your dog.

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ELECTRIC CLIPPER BLADES
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Electric clipper blades are effectively those made for clippers
that are classified as A5 and A2. The blades are individually
numbered for your reference with the higher numbers being
designated as closer cuts and thus shorter hair.

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ELECTRIC CLIPPER SPRAY LUBE
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As essential when grooming using clippers, this spray is a coolant
that can help to lubricate the blades and cool then down when you
want to prevent burning your dog.

It is a fast and effective way of cooling the blade so that your
grooming session can resume uninterrupted.

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HOUND GLOVE OR HOUND MITT
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This glove is designed to help cleanse and brush the coats of
smooth coated dogs and can also be used on some medium coated dogs.
It is ideal for quick grooming and is highly effective.

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SCISSORS
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There are scissors that are designed for various sizes of dogs but
they are pretty standard issue. They all have sharp blades and so
you should buy them with the size of your own dog in mind in
addition to considering left-handed scissors if you need them.

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NAIL CLIPPERS
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This is an essential piece of equipment for grooming your dog.
There are three different sizes of nail clippers available; small,
medium and large.

Each type corresponds with the size of the dog you are grooming.
You can choose the scissors clippers, which are suitable primarily
for small dogs.

So, there you go; I hope that this newsletter opened your eyes to
the numerous tools that are available for your dog.

Hope this helps,

For pet grooming tools please visit our Pet Store at Pamper Pet Care.

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