Keeping the skin of you pet healthy is very important, it is the largest organ of the body. Without the skin on your pets there would be no hair, internal organs are now external organs, and your pet is more prone to disease and infection. Not to mention your pet just wouldn’t be as cute and cuddly if there wasn’t skin and hair on them.
The skin has 3 layers; epidermis, dermis, and panniculus. The epidermis is the bodies shield against the elements and is made up of tough cells that stick together in stacks by fat. This layer of skin is constantly being replaced when the cells dry out. They then fall off and new cells are formed to replace the dead cells.
The skin helps to regulate the temperature in your pets body. It does this through the blood vessels and reduces the exposure to cold by muscular actions that fluff the hair up so that it traps air heated by the body temperature.
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Are you noticing a lot of dog or cat hair building up on your sofa and carpet? Rest assured, you aren’t alone. While most shedding occurs at the end of the winter season, shedding can also be a year-long issue.
Establishing good grooming practices with your pets will keep your home clean year-round as well as make your dog and cat feel and look better.
Follow these simple steps to rid your home of pet fur:
1. Brush your pet with a brush designed for your pet’s coat. Your local pet store will be able to assist you in picking the correct comb or brush. This special comb or brush will increase the amount of dead and undercoat fur collected before it reaches your carpet or furniture.
2. Shampoo your pet after brushing to remove mats and tangles that can get worse after bathing and drying. And a really efficient cleaning tip is to bathe your cat or dog before scrubbing your bathtub. Since bathing your pet will produce lots of wet, smelly fur in your bathtub and/or shower, “kill two birds with one stone” by combing pet and bathroom cleaning.
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Dog grooming
is an important aspect when attending to your pet dog’s care. If we do not put enough attention to dog grooming, it is inevitable that our beloved animals will develop many kinds of illness and health conditions.
First step in grooming involves the processes such as regular maintaining of fur, ears and nails. Coat or fur maintenance primarily involved regular bathing and cleaning, drying and combing. Dog grooming supplies such as shampoos and special dog brushes should be used to properly clean and groom the dog.
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