What Is Full Pet Grooming?

Groomers are trained to clean and care for pet animals. This includes preventing and treating various skin, eye and ear infections. They also trim nails and brush teeth, although this is something you should do regularly at home.

This Brooklyn-based groomer offers two levels of service, including a full dog groom and an express bath & brush. They even have a small team to help with the more difficult dogs.

Bathing

Pets can get muddy and smelly pretty quickly, especially if they like rolling in mud puddles or tracking it in the house. Regular bathing will keep your dog clean and remove odors dog groomers. It’s also a great time to inspect the skin and coat for signs of allergies, ticks, fleas, or other problems.

Bathing is a standard service offered at most grooming salons. A good groomer will brush or comb the fur before giving it a bath to prevent tangles, then rinse and shampoo it with clean, sanitized brushes and clippers. Once the hair is dry, your groomer will brush and comb it again to remove any loose strands.

Many groomers also offer a de-shedding process which uses a special brush to get rid of excess hair that isn’t easily removed by regular brushing. They may also trim the paw pads, shave the belly or tidify the ears for hygiene and appearance purposes. This service is sometimes included in a full groom or offered as an add-on.

Nail Trimming

Many animals dislike having their nails clipped. It is important to introduce the nail clipping process early on and pair it with lots of praise and treats.

Trimming a pets nails includes cutting the nails as short as possible without causing pain and using a file to rounded out the edges. When trimming your pets nails, it is important to never cut into the sensitive area of the nail known as the Quick. This is a pink area in the bottom of the nail that supplies blood to the nail plate. It is not always visible in dark nails.

Pets that spend most of their time indoors, like cats and rabbits, need their nails trimmed more frequently than those that are mostly active outdoors. Keeping your pets nails properly trimmed helps them walk more comfortably and prevents the nails from becoming so long that they cause damage to the pads of their feet. A regular nail trim will also help prevent nail infections.

Ear Cleaning

Dogs that have long ears require regular cleaning to prevent earwax buildup, which can cause irritation and infections. The groomer gently lifts the ear flap and removes the accumulated wax with cotton balls or gauze. He may squirt cleaning solution into the ear canal to dislodge stuck wax and allow it to flow out of the ear canal. He should never probe inside the ear canal as this can cause injury or damage.

Some groomers also offer de-shedding services that help to remove pet hair from the undercoat, which can’t be removed with brushing alone. This service is usually packaged alongside bathing and nail trimming.

Kiki’s Pet Spa in Brooklyn is one such groomer that offers a wide range of services, including doggy daycare and overnight boarding, along with training and behavior services. Its grooming packages include a full bath and haircut as well as nail trim, ear cleaning and anal gland expression. The salon also has a variety of shampoo and conditioner options.

Teeth Brushing

During grooming, pets get their teeth cleaned, and this helps in maintaining a healthy mouth. This is a very important part of pet grooming and should be done regularly by the pet owner at home. Professional groomers can help in this matter by doing the task for you.

Brushing is a typical service that you’ll find on any groomers list since it’s one of the most commonly chosen services by dog owners. They’ll use brushes suited for your pet’s coat type to remove the dead hair, thin the undercoat to minimize shedding and distribute natural oils to keep it healthy.

This Brooklyn-based pet complex provides a full range of grooming services along with doggy daycare, overnight boarding and more. They have a basic bath and brush, an express bath & brush, and a full groom with plenty of add-ons.