Grooming Information

Grooming is an important part of pet care. Depending on the breed, age, and health of the dog, grooming may be a daily activity. Many breeds require significantly less grooming than this, but regular grooming helps to ensure the pet is healthy and comfortable. It is important to note that while many pets shed, others (such as the Poodle), do not shed (see Moult) as profusely, and require grooming by a professional every 4–6 weeks maximum.


why groom?

• decreased chance of various health problems, such as thrush, scratches, and other skin problems
• general cleanliness of the pet
• monitoring of the dog's health by checking for skin problems, cuts, heat, swelling, lameness, or changes in temperament, all of which could be indicative of illness
• reducing infestation load of external parasites on skin.

how often?
nail trim; every 2-4 weeks. why? 
If a dog's nails are allowed to grow, they will curl over into a spiral shape; walking will become increasingly painful to the dog as they grow, putting pressure on the dogs toes (a bit like walking in shoes that are too small). Uncut nails may curl so far that they pierce the paw pad, leading to infection and debilitating pain. If one does not trim a dog's nails on a monthly basis the quick will grow along with the nail, making it nearly impossible to cut properly.

bath; weekly for dogs, monthly for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs
regular baths are recommended to keep your pet clean, however, owners should make sure they use a mild and ph balanced shampoo and conditioner that are suited to their pet's skin.

ear cleaning; weekly for dogs, monthly for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs
ear cleaning helps prevent build up in your pet's ears, and allows observation of the ear health of your pet.

pawpad trimming; every 2-4 weeks for dogs and cats
Many types of flooring are very slippery for our pets, making it difficult for them to walk if the fur on the pawpads are not trimmed down regularly. This may lead to bigger problems like patella luxation or hip dysplasia.

sanitary area trimming; every 2-4 weeks
This is done to maintain hygeine of the sanitary areas and helps prevent feaces or urine remains from sticking to your pet's sanitary areas

hair cut; every 4-6 weeks for med-long coated breeds
Regular hair cuts promote aesthetic beauty, hygeine and well being of your pet. Regularly groomed pets also matt/tangle less.

undercoat removal; every 4-6 weeks for shedding breeds
Undercoat removal helps removed dead shedding fur on the coat. Undercoat removal is particularly important for shedding breeds living in warmer climates as it promotes good skin ventilation.