Regular pet bathing can help your pet be healthier in the long run. We know some breeds love water and others despise it. In all cases, dogs need to be bathed regularly. Cats benefit from bathing but may not need to be cleaned or groomed as often as a dog. At Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital, we have been providing residents of San Jose, CA with reliable pet grooming services for many years.
What Constitutes Professional Grooming?
For dogs and cats, professional grooming includes a bath, brushing, nail trimming, and anal gland expression. During this time, a groomer will inspect your pet for signs of injury, possible tooth issues, and the presence of ear mites and fleas or ticks. After this, you may wish to have your pet given a breed-specific haircut or a paw pad treatment.
How to Possibly Handle it at Home
Unless you're a professional pet groomer and have the necessary tools at home, you'll most likely end up bathing your fur companion, brushing them, and or trimming their nails based on your level of comfort. Whether you are bathing your pet at home or having a professional handle it, that dogs be bathed every month, cats are bathed every other month, and that all breeds have their nails trimmed every four to six weeks.
Pets are Not Supposed to Smell Bad
Dogs and cats are not supposed to smell bad. All pets will attract dirt, dust, and an extra accumulation of oil on their skin and hair as people do. Dogs and cats need to be cleaned off, just like we do, but not as often. If you cannot bathe your dog or cat, sit them down for a good and thorough brushing. Removing dead hair from their fur goes a long way to keep things detangled. Regularly brushing your pet goes a long way towards eliminating bad odors.
Schedule a Pet Bathing Session with Our Veterinarian in San Jose, CA
Professional pet grooming provides pet care professionals with the opportunity to inspect your pet for fleas, ticks, and other abnormalities that may be detrimental to your pet’s health. If pet bathing and grooming is not something you both can accomplish safely and without strife, let us handle it for you. Call Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital today at (408) 227-1661 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.