How to brush and comb your dog

Rosemary and apple cider vinegar are used to clean the dog. Brush it often, and bathe it no more than once a month. A healthy diet is also important for its coat.

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HOW TO TREAT YOUR DOG'S COAT

Brush often. Wash no more than once a month. Use natural remedies, Such as'apple vinegar, rosemary and tea tree oilPay attention to your diet and nutrition in general. This is how you can care for your dog's fur without much effort, knowing that it can be dry, greasy, and dandruff-prone, just like human hair. Before examining natural remedies, it's important to understand how a dog's coat works. short undercoat and one covering hair, which will be more or less thick depending on the breed and the season.

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DOG HAIR CARE REMEDIES

THE COVERING HAIR

Hair can tell a lot about health conditions of a dogIf it's shiny and soft, it means it's healthy; otherwise, there could be a small problem. The coat performs several functions: it regulates body temperature, protects the skin from external agents, and acts as an interface with the outside world. The topcoat can be long, medium, or short and is shed continuously throughout the year.

THE UNDERCOAT

The dog tolerates both low and high temperatures well thanks to the thermal insulation provided by the undercoat. The mistake is often made of shear the animal in summer, but by doing so, you deprive it of the only natural protection it has against the heat. Furthermore, by leaving the skin exposed, you run the risk of sunburnUnlike the topcoat, the undercoat sheds only twice a year: in autumn it thickens to provide greater protection against the cold, and in spring it thins out in preparation for the coming warmer weather. The spring shed, therefore, is more abundant and requires more frequent brushing. Some breeds, such as the poodle, lack an undercoat and are therefore less suited to outdoor life, especially in cold climates: the topcoat alone is not sufficient to protect it from the cold. coldOn the other hand, these breeds offer an advantage for apartment living, as the top coat sheds naturally, without the need for frequent brushing; furthermore, they will leave less hair around the house.

WHY' COMB OFTEN THE DOG?

There are several benefits to the dog that come from regular and frequent combing. The most important are:
  • Prevents the formation of knots and lumps
  • It allows you to easily identify the presence of fleas o ticks
  • Improve circulation
  • Lowers the risk of skin diseases
  • Makes the coat smoother and shinier
  • It prevents the loss of dead hair around the house
  • It facilitates any possible shearing
  • Improves muscle tone dog
  • Brush and comb il dog increases his bond with the owner
  • The hairstyle for the dog è including receive a massage

WHEN SHOULD YOU BATHE YOUR DOG?

While we've said that you shouldn't overdo bathing your dog, and should be content with doing it no more than once a month, there are some circumstances in which a thorough bath is still necessary. Three in particular: when the coat is very dirty; if the dog has rolled in mud or dirt; and before clipping.

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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DOG HAIR CARE

To take care of the hair of the dog, to keep it always shiny and in good condition, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money on chemical or industrial products. There are at least three very effective natural remedies.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

The first concerns the use of theapple vinegar, to be combined with warm water. After preparing this combination, sponge up a cloth and massage the dog's fur for a few minutes. Then dry.

ROSEMARY

The same procedure should be followed with a second type of natural remedy: the rosemaryIn this case, the mixture should be prepared like a normal herbal tea and then rubbed into the dog's fur.

Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add a rosemary leaf. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and let it cool. Then rub the mixture into your dog's fur with a soft sponge, and then dry with a cotton towel or terrycloth.

TEA TREE OIL

The third natural remedy is the excellent Tea tree oilTea tree oil is also very effective for protecting dogs from fleas, ticks, and fungi: it's an excellent disinfectant and antifungal. Be careful not to overdo it to avoid poisoning, and never use tea tree oil on cats.

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR DOG'S COAT WITH DIET

Nutrition also plays a role in dog grooming. Specifically:
  • Always include foods with a high percentage of protein and a good amount of meat.
  • Eggs, which contain vitamins A and B, are useful for keeping fur soft and shiny. They also promote skin hydration.
  • Carrots and pumpkin are very popular with dogs and help strengthen their coats.

DO NOT USE MEN'S OR WOMEN'S SHAMPOO

A very serious mistake many people make is washing their dog's fur with the shampoo typically used by men and women. The numbers don't add up, for one simple reason. Our skin's pH is between 4,2 and 5,6; a dog's is between 6,2 and 8,6. These numbers are too far apart to use the same products.

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