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Grooming: Supplies Your Dog Needs

By Expert Author: Richard Cussons Platinum Expert Author
View Summary | Submitted: 2008-05-28 | Word Count: 450 words | Views: 17 view(s)
 Richard Cussons

Grooming is important to a Boxer dog as it is to you. Can you imagine yourself with unruly hair, dirty fingernails and unwashed cloth? Probably not! Everyday, we are spending ample amount of time to take a bath, get dressed and various other routines to clean ourselves, look good and above anything else, to stay healthy. Pets, too, need to be cleaned regularly, though everyday bath is not always necessary. You can take your dog to a groomer in your area, but for a fee of course. However, there is no need for you to spend bucks of money if you can groom your dog at home.

Learn the proper procedure on how to groom your Boxer dog easily. Naturally, you will be needing various grooming supplies. To keep the coat shiny and healthy, choose a shampoo that is specially formulated for a dog. Never use human shampoos because they are too harsh for a dog. Check your local pet store or pet supply section at grocery stores for a variety of shampoos for you to choose from. There are shampoos for light colored dogs, hypoallergenic shampoos as well as medicated shampoos for dogs with specific skin problems. Ask your vet's advice if you are not sure which one to choose. Read product labels carefully. You will also need brush for your dog's coat. Since Boxer dogs have short hair, a stiff natural bristle brush and a soft bristle brush are ideal to distribute natural oils to the hair.

Good dental hygiene is necessary to prevent dental diseases. To have a clean and healthy mouth, brush your dog's teeth with a soft-bristled brush and toothpaste specifically formulated for dogs. Human toothpastes may cause problems so never use one. You will also need cotton balls, cotton swabs, damp wash cloth as well as ear cleaning solution to clean the ears of your pet. Some use mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide as a substitute to ear cleaning solution however, vets are now discouraging the hydrogen peroxide for homemade ear washes. Ear wash or ear cleaning solution can be obtained from your vet, local pet supply store or pet supply section of grocery stores.

The feet should not be taken for granted. Trim the nails every two to three weeks to prevent tears especially during exercise. Nail clippers come in two types- scissor style and guillotine style. File or dremel tool is also needed to file any jagged edges after clipping. It is also important to have styptic powder in handy. Styptic powder will stop the bleeding and alleviate pain if you accidentally cut the quick.

By having these things, you are now ready to give your four legged friend a total grooming that you desire.

About the Author/Author Bio

Richard Cussons is a writer with knowledge on Boxer dog and other breeds of dog. Discover more Boxer dog training tips at boxersavvy.com.

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