Applying frequent home grooming to your dog comes with many health benefits besides the cleanliness. Besides the check ups they have at the vet we as adoptive parents should keep an eye on them too.
That is monitoring our pups for any signs of illness, skin, hair, eyes, ears and teeth, all these provide a glimpse into their overall health.
#1 Doing the grooming at home you can see more closely his skin condition. Sometimes dryness, greasiness, odor, sores or hotspots can be normal but they can also indicate a food allergy, insect bites, parasites etc.
#2 Brushing and trimming your dog at home will help catch in time any bump or lumps. Cases of dogs diagnosed with cancer are 6 million per year. That is why early detection can make all the difference.
#3 Grooming him you can track down out fleas and ticks. They are disgusting and can make your dog very uncomfortable, causing itchiness. When they are not treated in time can be dangerous to the dogs health transmitting disease to him.
#4 It gives you the chance to notice early any signs of dull, dandruff and hair loss. All these can be signs that he has a nutrient imbalance or a thyroid condition.
#5 You will find ear infections before they become to serious. That is why a healthy grooming regimen always has to include a peak inside the ears.
#6 Same as with the ears, you have to also inspect they teeth regularly. Later stages than 3 or 4 of dental disease causes pain, gum inflammation, tooth loss etc.
#7 And the best news goes to the vets. They will love you for doing regular examination to your dog because that way he gets used to it and does not resist.
