Just like humans feel better when we care for ourselves, the same goes for dogs. Pets need regular animal grooming to keep them looking good and feeling healthy. Animal grooming services that dogs should have regularly include baths, a visit to the pet nail salon, cleaning their ears, and teeth brushing.
Because our pets can’t talk to communicate, keeping them well-groomed can help us to identify and prevent any health issues. For example, ear cleaning can help prevent painful ear infections, and grooming matted fur allows your dog’s skin to breathe. Regular teeth brushing can not only help with bad breath, but can help prevent future heart and kidney problems.
While these are just a few of the ways animal grooming can be beneficial to a dog’s health, it’s important to learn more about treatments specific to your dog’s health needs. Ask your vet or pet groomer if there’s anything specific to your breed or size of dog that you should consider.
If you’re a pet parent in the Morristown, Warren or Montville, NJ area and would like to know more about Morris Animal Inn’s award-winning boarding, grooming, training, and daycare services, give us a call.