{"id":924,"date":"2020-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/groom-your-dog\/"},"modified":"2024-12-24T13:13:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T13:13:03","slug":"groom-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/groom-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When You Don&#8217;t Groom Your Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:35px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:17.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span>Are you looking for ways to keep your dog happy and healthy?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>When we think about improving the health of our pets, we often think about visiting the vet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>taking long walks<\/span><\/a><span>, and buying the right food. But, it\u2019s important to remember that grooming is another important part of keeping your dog healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>What happens when you don\u2019t groom your dog?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Check out this guide to discover why grooming your dog is so important. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Removes Dead Skin and Dirt<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If you don\u2019t groom your dog, dead skin and dirt are going to pile up on their coat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>When you brush your dog, you\u2019re not only helping keep their coat healthy and glossy, you\u2019re also helping remove dead skin and dirt as well as dead fur and dandruff.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Additionally, brushing your dog\u2019s hair helps to stimulate their fur\u2019s natural oils. When these oils are stimulated, they spread throughout the fur as you brush your dog, which in turn can help their coat look shiny and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Brushing also helps prevent your dog\u2019s hair from matting or clumping. If hair stays matted for too long, it can lead to skin irritation, bacteria growth, and even parasites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>No matter the length of their coat, you should brush your dog\u2019s hair every couple of days. Make sure to brush in the direction of their fur, and wait until their fur is dry in order to do so. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Brushing your dog\u2019s hair when it\u2019s wet can make matting worse and more difficult to remove. Also, brushes can grab at the wet hair and pull at the dog\u2019s skin, which can cause discomfort. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/features\/?utm_source=daysmart&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_term=image-link10&amp;utm_content=blog-cta-features-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/PET-CTA-2024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2241\" style=\"width:621px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/PET-CTA-2024.png 847w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/PET-CTA-2024-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/PET-CTA-2024-768x194.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>While many dogs love to be brushed, not all of them do. If your dog is resistant to being brushed, there are some things you can do to make them more cooperative. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>We suggest you start by placing the brush in front of your dog so they can make friends with the tool. Once they\u2019ve familiarized themselves with the brush, reach out with it and lightly touch it to their fur. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If they allow you to touch their fur without any resistance, reward them with praise or a treat. Over time, you can increase the pressure of your brush strokes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/groom1.jpg\" alt=\"groom your dog\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Flea and Tick Prevention<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If you don\u2019t groom your dog, they\u2019ll also be more prone to fleas and ticks. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Bathing your dog is one of the best ways to prevent fleas and ticks. Although bathing alone may not be able to get rid of these pesky creatures completely, bathing will help you spot them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Once you\u2019ve spotted the fleas or ticks, you can then take the appropriate steps to get rid of them. To remove fleas and ticks from your pet, you can either use a flea collar, a liquid applicant, or a pill. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>You\u2019ll also need to take the appropriate steps to get fleas and ticks out of your home. Once you discover fleas on your dog, you should wash all of your bedding in hot, soapy water. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>You should also vacuum all of your floors, apply an environmental flea control to your home\u2019s surfaces, and apply a flea control spray or pellet to your yard. If the problem is really bad, you may want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/hiring-a-pest-control-professional-2656218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>call an exterminator<\/span><\/a><span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/groom3.jpg\" alt=\"flea prevention\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Protect Joints and Feet<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Grooming your dog also helps with joint and feet protection. In order to protect your dog\u2019s joints and feet, you need to trim their nails on a regular basis. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If your dog\u2019s nails are too long, it\u2019ll force them to change their gait, which in turn can make them walk in a painful and unhealthy way. Walking in an unhealthy manner can eventually lead to arthritis and deformations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Nail trimming is often the grooming step that dogs are most resistant to. To make your dog less resistant to clipping, we suggest introducing them to nail clippers in a slow manner as you would with a brush. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>You can start by placing nail clippers on the ground and then placing treats around it so your dog can familiarize itself with the object. Eventually, you can touch the clipper to your dog\u2019s feet and if they don\u2019t resist, offer them a reward. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Eventually, you can move onto clipping the nails. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/grrom4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"groom your pet\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Keep Ear Infections at Bay <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Grooming your pup is also important for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/tips-preventing-ear-infections\/\"><span>preventing ear infections<\/span><\/a><span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Dogs need their ears cleaned on a regular basis, especially if they\u2019re prone to ear infections. When dogs are exploring the outside world, they have a habit of brushing up against things. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>This habit can lead to ear mites as well as ear infections, which can cause a lot of discomfort in your dog. If your dog has especially floppy ears, they\u2019re at an even greater risk of infection. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To clean your dog\u2019s ears, you can wrap a cotton pad or cotton ball around your index finger. Then, wipe their outer ear as well as the visible part of their ear canal. Reward your pup before moving onto the other ear. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/groom6.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Helps You Spot Abnormalities<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>One of the biggest benefits of grooming your dog is that it helps you stay aware of what\u2019s going on with your dog\u2019s body. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The more familiar you are with how their skin and body feel, the more likely you are to spot something out of the ordinary. By grooming your dog on a regular basis, you\u2019ll be able to easily spot any skin infections, underlying lumps or bumps, or spots. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>No matter what the disease is, early detection is always important. Therefore, regular grooming will help you detect small problems before they become larger ones. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/grrom5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Are You Ready to Groom Your Dog?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Now that you know what happens if you don\u2019t groom your dog, it\u2019s time to start your grooming regime. 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