Tips to dog health care, how to groom your dog

Shining bubbles of emotions, a bright aura of love and a cheerful day with oodles of fun is all about a man’s bonding with his pets. Needless to mention a man can go up to any extent to take care of this beloved companion, to ensure his optimal good health. To keep your dog healthy, it is important that you follow a series of guidelines and work on them on a daily basis. We'll quickly discuss some of the basic steps that you may follow.

First and foremost, brush your dog daily. This is important as unattended skin develops tangles and mats which eventually enlarge and may cause yeast infection. This is especially true for long haired dogs that need to be brushed at least twice a day with a slicker or pin brush. Brush in the same direction in which the fur grows.

The next important task is to bathe your doggie in luke warm water. Most dogs are frightened by the sound of running water, so it is better to attach a hose at the end of the tap and use the same for cleaning. Work the shampoo into good lather all over the body, rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel. Make sure that the shampoo does not get in contact with the dog’s eyes.

Use the toothbrush and tooth paste specially meant for dogs and brushes the teeth in the direction they grow. Some dogs find the special doggie toothpaste amusing enough as they come in various flavors.

Don’t forget clipping your pet's nails with clippers and trim little at a time. This is to avoid any contact with the veins for if you accidentally hit the blood vessel; it might lead to heavy bleeding. However, in case you've injured him, do apply a clean gauze pad until the bleeding stops.

Last but never the least; clean the dog's exterior ears by applying Q-tip. Don’t apply it on your dog's wars directly as it may effect the ear drum. Instead, use a bit of water on the Q-Tip and use it on the exterior part of your dog's ears.

The guidelines may come as a quick handbook for everyday grooming of your beloved doggie. Following the same in a self disciplined way will keep your pet healthy, happy and content throughout the say.