Basic Grooming

Question 1

why do we routinely bathe dogs?

Answer 1

dogs have natural oils in their skin that keeps their coat healthy and looking shiny, but dead skin, dirt, debris and other gunk can accumulate there

Question 2

how often should you bathe your dog?

Answer 2

• about once every 1-3 months
• if you bathe your dog more than once every 2 weeks you can strip your dog of natural, healthy skin oils
• weekly brushing may be needed for some dogs

Question 3

shampoo for healthy patient with no skin disorders

Answer 3

• oatmeal based
• soap free
• fragrance- free
• hypoallergenic

Question 4

shampoo that contains moisturizing sources of oils, fats:

Answer 4

• coconut oil
• olive oil
• vitamin A, E
• omega-3 Fatty Acids

Question 5

shampoos that contain soothing ingredients

Answer 5

• aloe vera

Question 6

what shampoos to avoid?

Answer 6

• anything with fragrance
• shampoos for fleas/ticks
• tea tree oils

Question 7

bathing routine

Answer 7

• eyes should be lubricated before bath
• patient should be full rinsed down with luke- warm water
• apply shampoo and lather, can let shampoo sit for 5 minutes
• fully rinse patient- leaving shampoo
• dry shampoo

Question 8

daily brushing

Answer 8

• should be performed daily or weekly depending on the breed of your pet
• long haired animals or with thick coats will be benefit greatly
• helps reduce mats

Question 9

Ear cleanings

Answer 9

• should be performed After every bath
• use a cleaner with a drying agent

Question 10

how to do an ear cleaning?

Answer 10

• flush cleaner into ear canals
• massage base of ear to break up any material
• allow pet to shake
• use cotton balls to clean excess material from inner ear
• stay away from q- tips into inner canal

Question 11

Nail trims

Answer 11

• trim once a month if needed
• trim to right before the quick
• some dogs may not need monthly nail trims if active outside

Question 12

Anal Glands

Answer 12

• Anal glands will express when they are nervous or excited
• only should be expressed if needed
• do not express if infected or abscessed

Question 13

clinical signs for anal glands

Answer 13

• scooting
• licking
• bad odor

Question 14

why does a patient need to be dipped?

Answer 14

• lyme sulfur- ringworm
• Anitraz- Demodex
• flea dips

Question 15

how to dip?

Answer 15

• lubricate eyes well
• dips may need to sit longer once applied- follow guidelines
• patient should not be bathed between dips
• watch for adverse reactions to dips