If you have one or more furry,
four-legged best friends, especially dogs or cats, chances are you deal with
fur everywhere you look. It’s stuck to your furniture and embedded in your
clothing. It covers your carpets and drifts across the wooden or tile floors in
your home when you walk by or open a door. Even worse is that it seems to
reappear everywhere immediately after you have vacuumed, swept, or dusted. In
short, excess pet hair from shedding is a downright nuisance.
So, just why do dogs and cats
shed so much? The answer is relatively simple. Shedding is a natural process
where old, “dead” fur is lost allowing for healthy new fur to grow in. Certain
breeds shed more seasonally, ridding themselves of those hot and heavy winter
coats in the spring, whereas others, especially those pets kept indoors or with
short hair, shed year-round. Additionally, certain types of canines and felines
have a greater propensity for shedding than others.
If you are frustrated at finding
fur flying in every direction of your home, one of the best ways to tackle this
problem is to brush your furry friend regularly. Performing this task has
multiple benefits for both you and your pet. One of the definite pros of taking
time to groom your cat or dog’s fur is that it helps to rid them of excess hair
in a controlled environment. This means most of the fur that is removed with
your brushing will end up in the trash instead of all over your house. Regular
brushing will also cut down on pet dander in the air and give you a chance to
inspect your four-legged pal for any signs of illness or parasites. We also
have to mention that brushing is prime bonding time!
The tools that you will need to
get the job done vary depending on what breed of cat or dog you will be
grooming. Some of the most common are listed below.
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Pin Brushes-This brush has very fine, close-together metal or
wooden pin-like bristles, and is used to help in de-matting and detangling
longer fur.
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Rubber Brushes-Rubber brushes have soft and flexible rubber bristles
that help to remove excess loose fur and dirt. These function best on
short-haired dogs.
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Slicker Brushes-These brushes are similar to pin brushes and
have a rectangular-shaped head. They work well on dogs who have thick or long
coats.
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Bristle Brushes-These synthetic or natural bristle brushes help
to give fur a shine and are gentle. They are a grooming go-to for both dogs and
cats.
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Wide-toothed Comb-These combs feature wide teeth and are made
from metal or plastic and help with detangling longer fur. They are best for
cats who will not enjoy the pressure from an implement with closer bristles.
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Blade-on-a-handle Metal Comb-This shedding tool has very short
“teeth” that can help a dog shed their undercoat. This implement is best used
on dogs with shorter hair.
Every pet has special needs,
therefore you may need more than one of the above-mentioned tools to get the
job done. If you are more than content to leave the work to a professional
groomer who has all these tools and more in their arsenal, look no further than
the Woof Gang in Dunedun. We offer a wide array of grooming packages and
services, including a full de-shedding treatment that will leave your pal
feeling like they had the ultimate spa day.
Don’t suffer from fur overload
any longer. Reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable team of professional
groomers and schedule with us today!