Grooming Tools for Cats and Dogs
Pet owners love to enhance the appearance of their cats and dogs with regular grooming. There are many grooming tools/ equipment for detangling and de-matting to use at home although it's often more helpful to visit a professional pet groomer.
Curry Brush This small rubber brush fits into the palm of your hand and sometimes has a looped handle for an improved grip. The flexible rubber bristles are ideal for maintaining short-haired coats but isn't suitable for long or thick fur. Brush in the direction the fur is growing in to remove dead hair and dirt. It can help massage shampoo into a dog's coat. Slicker Brush The small curved head of this brush is covered in fine wire teeth. It efficiently straightens out every knot and tangle even in your pet's undercoat and helps disperse its natural oils throughout the fur. Regular use helps pets keep their coats free of mats and debris. Smaller versions with finer bristles are designed for kittens and puppies. An excessive use can result in the skin becoming irritated by brush burn which requires medication. De-matting Comb A curved comb with fine stainless steel teeth which is ideal for detangling a difficult knot in the fur. Use the teeth to carefully unpick any mats. The comb removes dust and when used regularly prevents mats forming and keeps your cat or dog's coat looking elegantly smooth. |
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Stripping Comb
A rubberised long handle helps you keep a firm grip when using this tool on your pet. The short head is curved and has a sharp blade or teeth. It's used to thin out the old, seasonal top coat creating space for healthy new fur to grow through. Hand-stripping requires you to pull the old fur out by hand and is a difficult technique to learn. Dogs such as wire-haired terriers benefit from this procedure. It's not suitable for all dogs and definitely not cats.
Shedding Blade
The adjustable blade is actually a curved metal strip with a handle at each end. It has a single or double row of metal teeth which are designed to pull away excess seasonal hair. It's unsuitable for cats but is ideal for dogs such as Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds with short or medium length double coats. It also removes loose dead hair embedded in the under coat.
Shears and Clippers
These have stainless steel blades for precision shaving and frequently have a quiet mechanism with reduced vibration to avoid alarm. Clippers need to be used with caution as their use can have a detrimental effect on pets particularly Labradors and Retrievers with a double coat. Removing too much hair causes bald spots or alopecia which can become permanent. Cats and dogs need a layer of fur for protection against the cold and for avoiding heatstroke and sunburn.
Claws Trimming/Clipping
Dogs wear their claws down when they walk on hard surfaces but occasionally their nails overgrow. Cats look after their own claws adequately by scratching them on posts and need their claws to avoid danger by climbing trees and fences. When using tools for claws trimming/clipping on your pets you have to take care that you do not cut into the quick or you'll damage the nail bed.
Using grooming tools/ equipment needs a lot of practice to master the different techniques and it's sometimes safer for your pets if you take them to a professional pet groomer.
A rubberised long handle helps you keep a firm grip when using this tool on your pet. The short head is curved and has a sharp blade or teeth. It's used to thin out the old, seasonal top coat creating space for healthy new fur to grow through. Hand-stripping requires you to pull the old fur out by hand and is a difficult technique to learn. Dogs such as wire-haired terriers benefit from this procedure. It's not suitable for all dogs and definitely not cats.
Shedding Blade
The adjustable blade is actually a curved metal strip with a handle at each end. It has a single or double row of metal teeth which are designed to pull away excess seasonal hair. It's unsuitable for cats but is ideal for dogs such as Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds with short or medium length double coats. It also removes loose dead hair embedded in the under coat.
Shears and Clippers
These have stainless steel blades for precision shaving and frequently have a quiet mechanism with reduced vibration to avoid alarm. Clippers need to be used with caution as their use can have a detrimental effect on pets particularly Labradors and Retrievers with a double coat. Removing too much hair causes bald spots or alopecia which can become permanent. Cats and dogs need a layer of fur for protection against the cold and for avoiding heatstroke and sunburn.
Claws Trimming/Clipping
Dogs wear their claws down when they walk on hard surfaces but occasionally their nails overgrow. Cats look after their own claws adequately by scratching them on posts and need their claws to avoid danger by climbing trees and fences. When using tools for claws trimming/clipping on your pets you have to take care that you do not cut into the quick or you'll damage the nail bed.
Using grooming tools/ equipment needs a lot of practice to master the different techniques and it's sometimes safer for your pets if you take them to a professional pet groomer.
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Call Now 555 555 55