Pet Training: Dog Behavior Training Resources
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1640141327447{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fcfaf4 !important;}” el_class=”after-banner-wrap”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”after-banner”]Regular grooming is just as important as bringing your pet to the vet. Not only does grooming your pet lead to a healthy coat, but it helps identify any underlying skin conditions or disease. Grooming helps your pet look it’s best on the outside and inside!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1640142697872{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”section-buttons”][vc_column el_class=”bbm-center” css=”.vc_custom_1639556078037{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][button target=”_self” hover_type=”default” text_align=”center” text=”ABCs of Pet Hygiene” color=”#296393″ background_color=”#f0fdfb” border_color=”#aee0d6″ border_radius=”7″ link=”#abc-pet-hygiene”][button target=”_self” hover_type=”default” text_align=”center” text=”Spot the Warning Signs” color=”#296393″ background_color=”#f0fdfb” border_color=”#aee0d6″ border_radius=”7″ link=”#spot-the-warning-signs”][button target=”_self” hover_type=”default” text_align=”center” text=”Practice Proper Pet Grooming” color=”#296393″ background_color=”#f0fdfb” border_color=”#aee0d6″ border_radius=”7″ link=”#practicing-proper-pet-grooming”][button target=”_self” hover_type=”default” text_align=”center” text=”Additional Pet Grooming Resources” color=”#296393″ background_color=”#f0fdfb” border_color=”#aee0d6″ border_radius=”7″ link=”#additional-pet-grooming-resources”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1640143068423{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1639556121749{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”10708″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”girl-with-dog”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1639556129223{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”col2-content”]Proper pet grooming benefits both you and your furry friend. For you, your pet will be soft, clean, and stinky-breath-free when they crawl into your bed in the morning. For them, they’ll remain in tip-top physical shape with a shiny coat, nourished skin, and fewer health problems to worry about. So, how do you offer your pet the best in hygiene care? Our veterinary specialists have put together some expert dog and cat grooming tips to simplify your life — and bolster your pet’s well-being. At AskVet we take a lifestyle approach to pet wellness. We believe when you live a healthy lifestyle, so does your pet. The hardest part can be finding that wellness balance—we’re here to make it easy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1640143800628{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” el_class=”clean-coat-happy-pet”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”section-title”]Clean Coat, Happy Pet
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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”image-text-section” css=”.vc_custom_1640143818427{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10744″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”letter-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Always be aware of abnormalities [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”image-text-section alt” css=”.vc_custom_1639556659833{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10745″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”letter-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Brush and bathe regularly according to breed[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”image-text-section” css=”.vc_custom_1639556667038{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10746″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”letter-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Cut their claws once a month[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”image-text-section alt” css=”.vc_custom_1639556673917{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10747″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”letter-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Demonstrate daily dental care[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”image-text-section” css=”.vc_custom_1639556685128{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10748″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”letter-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Engage in an ear cleaning to avoid infection[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1640148229506{background-color: #f5faf4 !important;}” anchor=”spot-the-warning-signs” el_id=”spot-the-warning-signs”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_column_text]Spot the Warning Signs
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1639561015118{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]Unfortunately, our pets can’t exactly tell us what’s wrong. However, they can usually show us. Consistently check for abnormalities around the eyes, ears, and mouth, and inspect your dog’s for fleas, ticks, rashes, and other irritants. Remember these visible and behavioral warning signs and act accordingly:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”center-grid-mode” css=”.vc_custom_1640148333335{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”warning-box” width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1640148337735{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”8932″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”img-wrapr”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1640148200947{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”match-item”]Dental issues
Bad breath, sudden drooling, tartar build-up, or avoiding facial contact
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Dandruff, bad smell, and excessive itching or rubbing against the carpet (as well as obvious visible signs like muddy or matted hair and mites or fleas)
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Head shaking or tilt, ear scratching or itching, red, swollen inner ear, dark discharge, and altered balance
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Toenails clicking against hardwood floors
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Obsessive or complete lack of self-grooming in cats, or sudden personality changes in dogs and cats
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” anchor=”practicing-proper-pet-grooming”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_column_text el_id=”practicing-proper-pet-grooming”]Practicing Proper Pet Grooming
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text el_class=”all-24″]Each breed has vastly different needs, which is why you should always ask a veterinarian about your- Slowly, calmly introduce your pet to brushing and bathing over time.
- Use unscented, pet-friendly shampoo and conditioner.
- Brush dogs daily or every other day to avoid matted, tangled fur. If you encounter matted sections, consider taking them to a professional groomer.
- Always bathe your pet in warm conditions; hot water can be scalding and outdoor baths in cold weather can result in dangerous drops in body temperature.
- Create a relaxing bathing experience by gently pouring water over your pup, rather than splashing or spraying.
- Moisten a cotton ball or swab with either warm water or a pet-friendly cleaning solution and gently clean the inside of your cat or dog’s ears.
- Focus primarily on the ear’s surface and visible nooks and crannies. Do not attempt to “clean out” their ear canals, as you can easily puncture their eardrum.
- Meticulously dry your cat or dog’s ears after swimming or bathing, as wet ear canals are the ideal home for nasty bacteria and pests.
A Smarter Approach to Pet Care
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