Grooming
Benefits of grooming - ANS-Enables early detection of possible problems
Prevents matting
Prevents ingestion of fur
Stimulates hair growth
Removes fleas, flea dirt
Mental stimulation for unwell animals
Promotes good relationship with pet.
Grooming areas - ANS-Hair
Skin
Ears
Teeth
Claws
Anal glands
Trichobezoar - ANS-Ingested hairball, esp w. rodents and rabbits who are unable to vomit.
Can be fatal and caused by dehydration, imbalanced nutrition.
Canine pH - ANS-6.2 vs 5.5 (humans)
Grooming tools - ANS-Combs
Stripping comb (removes under coat)
Matting comb (cuts through dense matts)
Bristle brush (good for short haired breeds)
Pin brush (silky & long coats w. under coats)
Slicker brush (removes dead undercoat)
Rake (de-matting)
Hound glove (polishes smooth coated breeds).
Bathing removes what? - ANS-Scales (dead skin)
Hair
Sebum (becomes rancid if bacteria feeds on it)
Dirt
Smell (rancid sebum)
Infection.
Nail clipping required for dogs when? - ANS-Exercised on soft ground
Indoor pets
Unable to exercise due to age, disability
Young pups
Benefits of grooming - ANS-Enables early detection of possible problems
Prevents matting
Prevents ingestion of fur
Stimulates hair growth
Removes fleas, flea dirt
Mental stimulation for unwell animals
Promotes good relationship with pet.
Grooming areas - ANS-Hair
Skin
Ears
Teeth
Claws
Anal glands
Trichobezoar - ANS-Ingested hairball, esp w. rodents and rabbits who are unable to vomit.
Can be fatal and caused by dehydration, imbalanced nutrition.
Canine pH - ANS-6.2 vs 5.5 (humans)
Grooming tools - ANS-Combs
Stripping comb (removes under coat)
Matting comb (cuts through dense matts)
Bristle brush (good for short haired breeds)
Pin brush (silky & long coats w. under coats)
Slicker brush (removes dead undercoat)
Rake (de-matting)
Hound glove (polishes smooth coated breeds).
Bathing removes what? - ANS-Scales (dead skin)
Hair
Sebum (becomes rancid if bacteria feeds on it)
Dirt
Smell (rancid sebum)
Infection.
Nail clipping required for dogs when? - ANS-Exercised on soft ground
Indoor pets
Unable to exercise due to age, disability
Young pups
