Regular grooming makes a pet look better and there is scientific proof that grooming improves the pet's health as well. For aged and convalescing animals, grooming stimulates the circulation. With any pet, grooming causes deep relaxation with a dramatic slowing of heart rate, thus helping the animal cope better with physical and emotional stresses.

Animals should find brushing pleasurable. Some people find it is difficult to get their pets to submit to regular grooming. Perhaps they don't know how their pets like to be brushed. The following guidelines will help to make weekly grooming a fuss-free occasion.

Use appropriate combs and brushes. Use a brush with stiff bristles on one side and wire on the other. If the atmosphere is very dry and full of static, as it often is in winter, I moisten both my fingers and the brush to reduce the chances of giving the dog electric shocks. For the same reason, it is good to place the dog on a wool rug or cotton towel.

Health Regular grooming is essential to your dog's health and well being. Regular combing and brushing will keep the coat clean and healthy. It will stimulate the skin, and allow the natural oils to circulate to the coat. Check for hair loss, inflammation, unusual tenderness or lumps under the skin. Constant scratching in a particular area may also be an indication of a problem. Check with your veterinarian about any unusual problems found.

Combing Comb in the direction of hair growth, small sections at a time, until the coat is tangle free. If the coat has a particularly stubborn knot or tangle, you may have to trim it with scissors. A dematting comb, slicker or rake can be used to remove mats. When using a combination comb, begin with the widely spaced teeth, and follow with the finer teeth.

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