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You may not be able to see it, but there is very fine hair deep in the ear canals of all dogs. Removing this hair helps keep air circulating in the ear canal which in turn prevents dampness. Constant dampness leads to ear infections, ear mites, and several other potential ear problems.
Often neglected by most dog owners is the need for their dog’s anal glands to be expressed from time to time. These are two small glands in the anus of a dog that secrete a fluid aiding in the ease of defecating. Have you even noticed your dog sitting and then dragging their behind along the floor? We all have, and the reason he or she may be doing this is the anal glands are plugged up and full of fluid, and need to be “expressed” or emptied. Your groomer or vet can do this for a small fee.
Any eye seepage forms a crust at the edges of the eyes and needs to be gently removed. Leaving this crust in place promotes eye infections along with sore spots, and can lead to blindness in extreme cases if the eyes become infected.
Take a few minutes to plan and write out a schedule for grooming best suited to the breed of dog you own. Your dog will be healthier, feel better, and look his best when regularly groomed.
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Another key insight to add is that,
Maintaining short nails is also for their mental health; studies have shown that being unable to run and play properly (due to the uncomfortable state of their nails) can lead to aggressive behaviour and depression in dogs. We expand more on how grooming actually affects the mind on this post – wp.me/p4Z4XV-1V
Very insightful article – the importance of grooming should be reinforced in all dog owners.
-SP, PledgeForPaws
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