An owner who is attentive to his needs ensures his puppy has an optimal environment in which to grow, guarantees him the most suitable food to satisfy his nutritional needs, supports his character, educates him and dedicates to him the time he needs.
However, an element that is often underestimated when talking about animal care is its hygiene. Dog grooming is a practice that consists of caring for the fur and washing the animal, which is very important for its well-being and that of its owners.
Why is dog and cat grooming important?
In this regard we interviewed Simone Morelli, professional groomer and owner of Spettinati . During our chat he confirmed that it is common to think that your dog should only be washed in hot periods, the time of year when our four-legged friends have more opportunities to go outside and get dirty. And even to think that if we are talking about cats, washing is not that necessary because in the common imagination they seem to be autonomous animals in cleaning.
Regarding this topic, it has been reiterated to us several times that dog and cat grooming is always important: although an animal can wash itself independently, it will never respect human standards of cleanliness. This may seem like a trivial concept, but if you consider that a pet lives in close contact with humans it is a very important factor to take into consideration.
You share most of the spaces in your home with your pet. They curl up in a ball on the sofa; they climb onto beds, onto pillows and sleep on blankets. Dirt and parasites can easily settle on his fur or paws, becoming the perfect means of transport to enter your home. Taking care of the hygiene and cleanliness of the pet and its daily accessories such as kennels, cushions, bowls and toys is therefore essential.
How to do puppy dog grooming?
Pet grooming must be experienced by your puppy as an operation that occurs regularly in his life. However, we must take into consideration the fact that no puppy accepts grooming easily, in fact it would be better to rely on a professional at an early stage. But if for any reason it wasn't possible, we asked our trusted groomer Simone for some advice to make the operation easier for owners.
It must be perceived gradually by the puppy
Bathing a puppy is an activity that requires delicacy and patience . In fact, it is strongly not recommended to place the jet of water directly on the animal's fur or muzzle because this could scare it, but it would be preferable to cushion the jet with your hand or use a jug to gradually wet it. During this operation it is better to avoid direct contact with the most sensitive areas (nose, ears and private parts).
Choose a warm season to facilitate drying
After washing it is essential to dry the dog's fur well with a hairdryer and towels, always paying attention to sensitive areas, in particular it is necessary to dry the ears very well to avoid the onset of ear infections. It is better to dry the puppy completely after washing, but in case of impatience, choosing to wash him in a hot season allows him to dry more easily even without using a hairdryer.
Dog grooming: how to do it and which products to use
Don't know where to start ? Thanks to the advice of Simone Morelli, we have collected three simple steps to follow to obtain professional grooming comfortably at home using the products for the care and hygiene of your pet from the new Croci Barbershop line. Formulated with cutting-edge techniques, selecting natural ingredients, avoiding the use of parabens or artificial colourants, it is suitable for the sensitive skin of dogs and cats, puppies and adults.
Step 1: Brush
Brushing your dog regularly is essential, this operation helps you remove coarse dirt and prevent the formation of knots and tangles in the fur.
If the animal has short hair, it is sufficient to brush it once a week and you can use, for example, the double brush for polishing or the double comb to gently detangle your pet's fur. Self the animal has very long and thick hair and if it has an undercoat then daily brushing will be necessary using specific tools such as a carder or rake comb, perfect tools for removing excess hair.
Step 2: Washing
Washing your dog must be done on a regular basis.
If the animal has short hair , spends a lot of time in close contact with us and our environments, it will be necessary to carry out a complete wash every three weeks for a maximum of one month , because the dirt will easily settle on the skin and also on objects of home.
If the animal has long hair and spends most of its days outside, therefore there is limited contact, then it will not be necessary to wash it too frequently as the dirt will not reach the skin easily, in this case it could be even three/four times a year is sufficient.
To wash your puppy thoroughly you can use some specific products. Croci's Barbershop hygiene line includes shampoos and conditioners specifically designed for the different types of existing coats.
- Use the Soft Elixir range: if your pet has hair that tangles easily, or is very curly and tangled such as that of Maltese and poodles
- Use range Shiny Groove : If your pet has greasy fur or shows dandruff this is evident in the case, for example, of dachshunds, German shepherds or Persian breed cats
- Pure Detox products are suitable for all hair types and purify the skin
- Use Cosmicfresh dry shampoo if you want to quickly sanitize the coat
When grooming your dog and cat, remember to pay attention to the animal's ears and eyes to avoid ear infections or other pathologies.
Step 3: Drying
In any case, it is important that this operation is done regularly and is seen by the puppy as a moment of play; if it seems to us that the animal is not in the right mood to face such a stressful event it is better to avoid it and postpone it to a better time .
To eliminate excess water it is best to start with towels and rags, when everything has been removed we can use the hairdryer until completely dry . If the dog is shedding and has a lot of dead hair to eliminate, you can use the nozzle to direct the air from the hairdryer and eliminate it completely.
