Lesson 5 Grooming Your Pet
Just like us, our pets require steady grooming habits. Grooming is not only healthy for them it is also an inprotant part of bonding with your pet. While bathing is a major part of grooming, let's look at the smaller, yet equallly important, tasks of grooming.
Remember to always be patient with your pet and have a stock of treats at the ready.
Regular brushing is a necessity, no matter the type of coat on your pet. Your pet should be brushed at least once a week, even cats. Though your cat is meticulous at staying clean brushing can reduce shedding which in turn reduces hairballs, which nobody likes. If your animal is heavily furred you might have to brush them daily. Purchase the correct type of brush for your pet's coat and
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Brushing your pet's teeth is more about plaque and debris and less so about cavities. There are special toothbrushes and pet toothpaste for your dog and cat, don't use human toothpaste for your pet. Plaque can cause the same problems for your pets as for us like heart and gum disease and debris trapped between teeth can rot and cause infection and really stinky breath.
When you start this task with your pet they will probably try to lick and chew, this is fine, give them time to get used to it. Brush your pet's teeth as often as possible to extend the life of your pet and give them a pretty smile too.
Once a week you should clean your pet's ears, maybe more often if they have extra hairy ears. Use an ear cleaner, usually a liquid: not water. Water doesn't evaporate as fast and can get trapped inside the ear. Only use cotton balls or gauze, never swabs. Wiping out your pet's ears regularly keeps you up-to-date on ear mites as well. If you see dark specs like coffee grounds your pet probably has ear mites and it's time for a vet visit. Also watch out for discharge, odor, or
Have you been flossing? If not the Dental Hygienist will know. A Dental Hygienist examines and makes sure that you have been flossing, brushing, and much more to your teeth. You really should make sure that you schedule cleanings every couple months or so. Your teeth are a big part of your health, and if you don’t take care of them, you will eventually end up with fake teeth, or the proper name would be Dentures. Dental Hygienists play a vital role in your Oral Heath.
Grooming: The Chihuahua should be groomed using a soft brush. A rub down with a glove or wet towel makes his coat shine. His nail needs to be trimmed regularly and the ears need to be kept
Since I was a child my mom used to tell me “you needed to brush your teeth at least twice a day because if you don’t do so, you are going loose them forever, and guess what, once you lose them they won’t grow back again”. I am pretty sure that for some of you this words sound very familiar, right? As I grew up I started to wonder why my mom always tell me brushing and flossing is so important? And that is the main reason why I decided to become a dental hygienist, in order to be able to teach my patients its importance.
We want to keep our animals and pets healthy as wells as other ones too. We can help to stop this happening by spaying and neutering our pets. Works Cited ASPCA. “Top 10 Reasons to Spay and Neuter Your Pet.” www.aspca.org.
The diary of Anne Frank, written over a two-year period, tells about her life while she and her family are in hiding in Holland. They are staying in a secret attic of the office building where Mr. Frank used to work in order to escape from the Nazis during World War II. During their stay in the annex, they are supported by several people in the office building, who risk their own lives to insure the secrecy of the Jewish hideout and to provide them with food and basic supplies. Much of Anne's diary tells about the daily routine of the occupants of the attic.
When owners take their pets to the clinic, they are understandably anxious about the results and outcome of the visit. While it’s the veterinarian's job to provide care for the animal, it’s also their job to put the owners at ease, reassuring them that their pet will indeed be fine. This communication is vital for building trust, as it lets the owner know what is happening to their animal and gives them confidence in believing that everything will be okay. What’s more, veterinarians that take the time to thoroughly explain procedures and instructions regarding petcare, are teaching pet owners how to better tend to their
Like humans, dogs have the tendency to produce cavities if their teeth are not properly taken cared of. Brush your pet's teeth with the use of a baby toothbrush and pet toothpaste at least two times a week. You can ask your vet to show you how to brush your pet's teeth if you don't know how to do it.
In conclusion, its recommended that patients brush two-three times a day two minutes long to insure that most of the bacteria is removed from the teeth,gums, and tongue also. Flossing after every meal should also be done regularly because of left foods that get stuck between the teeth. There are many kinds of toothpaste, but not all contain fluorine. Its important that you chose on that does have fluorine because it rebuild tooth enamel and strengthen the tooth too.
With purpose of encouraging positive enforcement. Everyone can train their dogs effectively with devotion and tenderness. This book is a exemplary guide for getting rid of wrong habits which only takes 10 to 20 minutes of practice a day and works both for puppies and for adult dogs who need to be trained. The techniques are relies on trust and treats,not choke collars nor leash-yanking or reprimanding. the book also covers hand-feeding; and basic cues - sit, crate and potty training stay, come here - as well as more involved tasks, such as bite inhibition and water
"Benefits of Spay/Neuter For Cats and Dogs." Spay USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb 2012. .
* Massage for holistic dog care has been used to increase the circulation, release scar tissue, balance muscle function and relax the dog.
Part of your responsibility of having a pet dog at home is getting your dog toilet trained. For some, it can be a very tough job but toilet training for dogs is very important, as you do not want your house to be in a mess. A dog that is not trained to use the toilet can ruin your backyard, your furniture, and your entire house. Toilet training is best done while your pet is still a puppy because if you wait until he is older, he would already have learned some bad habits that are very difficult to break. Training your dog does not have to be a difficult task. All you need is enough information on how to train your dog to use the toilet.
Owning a Pet Having a pet is a wonderful idea! Pets bring companionship, personality, and gut wrenching humor to households across the world. Having previously owned both a cat and a dog, and currently being without a pet, I began to think about getting a new furry friend. Born a dog lover, and bred into a cat lover, I had the difficult decision of choosing one of the two. When I was twenty-two years old, I answered an advertisement in the paper for free Labrador puppies.
There are the many differences and similarities between the most popular household pets, dogs and cats. These pets really do make a wonderful addition to the family; but, before you decide on which pet to bring home think about the different attention, grooming care, and bathroom usage for each of these pets, to make sure you are able to provide proper care for your pet. Having a pet is a lot of hard work, but in the long run it’s very
First of all, it is recommended that you take your pet to the vet at least once a year. This ensures that your pet has a healthy diet. From your vet you can get any kind medicine that your pet might need. Like heartworm medicine, which should be given to your pet at least once a month. You can also get vitamins for your vet, which is very essential to your dogs diet. Vitamins help in the cold winter months, which can be the hardest on your pet’s joints and bones. If you notice that your pet is walking slower or is not as playful then it is recommended that you get vitamins for your pet. You can get these at you vet’s office, a pet store, a department store that has a pet department such as Wal-mart. When you first receive your pet you may need to go more than once to get all the shots for your pet. It is very important for your pets to have their shots. Shots can be very beneficial to their health. Shots protect your pet from getting many diseases. Also if you take in strays you should always have the che...