If kitty has not had the experience of the "freshening" or other assisted bathing, this may be the time to contact a pet grooming expert as their facilities are better equipped to accommodate the angry and easily antagonized feline. The family dog will also need bathing, although on a more regular basis than the feline family members. 

Some have a walk-in policy and why others need an appointment well in advance. The store personnel will offer advice on pet grooming tips that are physically fit your dogs breed, size, and an air quality. They will also have a large assortment of shampoos, brushes, clippers, and scissors. No matter what venue you've you wish to buy your pet grooming supplies from, make sure that they are tailored fit for your pet. 

If you are grooming several dogs in succession, it is wise to wash the softie between dogs or to use another muzzle so diseases or bacteria will not be passed. There are several sizes of softies even for little breeds like Yorkies or Chihuahuas. Pet grooming experts do emphasize to not keep the muzzle on for an extended period of time. 

The experience is stressful for everybody involved, the pet owner, the professional groomer. and most importantly the dog. Pet owners who have dogs that don't like traveling generally avoid having their dog groomed. That leads to the second way a mobile pet grooming service can improve your dog's health. 

Pet grooming is a skill, but with the right equipment and patience it can become a household duty that will save both time and money. You have to be careful. A slip of the clippers can cause injury to your animal. This is not only physical injury, but emotional. Trust is loss once pain is inflicted and your pet may not treat you the same afterward. 

If you notice that their is peculiar odor emanating from your dog's ears and that the dog no longer wants you to touch his ears he is probably developing an ear infection. Contact your local veterinarian for information about how to take care of your dog's problematic ears. If, despite your best efforts, your dog does develop a hot spot that he chews until it is raw and oozing blood, consult your veterinarian about what topical antibiotic cream you can rub into the hot spot that will prevent infection. 

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