Grooming Supplies For Added Style

One important aspect of owning a dog is to make sure that it is constantly groomed and looking its best. Some dogs with longer hair have coats that are more difficult to maintain. These types of dogs require more advanced dog grooming tools beyond a brush and comb. Fortunately, there are many grooming tools available to dog owners that will assist with tough to groom breeds. These types of products help to cut down on the amount of time required to groom the dog and make the actual grooming process easier. Purchasing grooming supplies can be overwhelming, as there are so many brands to choose from. Veterinarians, groomers, and pet store owners can help you pick out the best types of products that they would use on their own pets and recommend to their customers. Many different brushes are available to dog owners to assist with providing the dog with a beautiful and manageable coat. The type of brush to select depends entirely on the breed of dog that needs grooming.

·Slicker brush - This type of brush is flat on the face of the brush and is more of a specialized brush. The slicker brush has very fine, short bristles that smooth and detangle the coat. Short or medium coats respond well to these types of brushes, however, these brushes are best for shorter hair dogs, as they are not able to penetrate beyond the first layer of fur. This is a great brush to use as a finishing step in the grooming process.

· Grooming rake – Unlike the slicker brush, this brush is more of a combo of a comb and a brush and reaches into deeper layers of fur. This is a great brush for difficult to groom dogs that frequently experience tangles in their fur. This rake also helps the dog with the natural shedding process by removing knots from the fur. A grooming rake is not needed for shorter haired dogs, as a simple brush should work on their coats.

· Dematting Tools – Dematting tools contain more elongated and sharper blades that assist with removing giant tangles and mats in a dog’s fur. Some dogs can often get extremely matted fur, causing grooming to be exceptionally difficult in these types of situations. These types of tools really dig in and untangle knots in the fur. This tool is extremely powerful and need to be used with caution, as applying too much force can lead in bald patches on your animal. These tools are necessary for dogs with longer and double coated fur. Dematting tools are especially needed for periods of heavy seasonal shedding.

· Detangling and Conditioning Sprays – These sprays help to keep a dog’s fur from getting matted and tangled, and also maintain shine in the coat. It is important to keep your dog’s fur groomed at all times, as this limits the amount of tangles and mat build-ups that occur overtime. Conditioning products help to loosen knots which allow for a smoother and less painful detangling process. Conditioning products are great tools to prevent matting and tangling of fur but dog owners must make sure that dogs are not allergic to some of the ingredients that are found in these products. Make sure to test the spray on a small area of your dog’s fur before applying all over.

Other dog grooming supplies that are crucial for a dog owner to use are: trimming scissors, oral hygiene products, shampoos, and nail clippers. A more complete list of products can be found online or by asking your groomer. Through utilizing different types of grooming tools tailored to specific dog breeds, dog owners can ensure that their pets are continuously well groomed with shiny coats.