Dachshund (Dachshund) is a short-legged, long-bodied dachshund. Because the body structure is very special, in order to make it look harmonious and beautiful, it is important to beautify it. Then how to groom a dachshund?

Dachshund

1. Be sure to brush the hair

No matter the length or thickness of the hair, it should be brushed first. A professional pet comb will do the job. Grooming should be done in the direction of the hair. When grooming sensitive parts such as the head, chest, abdomen, buttocks, the movements should be gentle, so as not to hurt the dachshund.

2. Maintenance of coat color

You can wipe the coat with a soft cloth to keep it shiny. The coat of the long-haired dachshund should be brushed frequently to avoid knots. For the Wirehaired Dachshund, it should also be groomed for its coarse hair. Don't ignore it because of its short hair, otherwise it will accumulate dirt and lice. In addition, it is necessary to regularly maintain and oil the dog's coat. It is best to apply a thin layer of hair oil to the hair. To make the coat bright, be careful not to let the dog enter the bedroom, it should be kept in a colder place.

3. Toenail trimming

Adult dachshunds should be trimmed once a month, and young dachshunds should be trimmed frequently. Trimming the claws can be done with nail scissors. After cutting, it should be smoothed. If any damage is found, iodine can be used to rub the affected part to prevent infection. When cutting nails, you need to cut off the tip that does not go through the blood vessels, cut them off in one breath, and then file them flat with a file. The black claws are not easy to see the blood vessels. You can cut off most of them first and then file them flat. When the blood vessels bleed, apply a hemostatic agent and temporarily press the base of the paw with the thumb and forefinger to stop the bleeding.

4. Strengthen foot care

Dachshund's foot wells are easily soiled and easily injured. Therefore, during this period, you should strengthen nursing care. When cleaning, not only use warm water to wash the toes, but also wash the foot sockets to the toes, dry them, and disinfect them in time if there are wounds. The long-haired dachshund's feet should be shaved as short as possible to prevent slipping when walking, and to prevent the toes from being too wide open. Cut clean.

5. Do more sunbathing

To make the dog hair shiny and beautiful, you can feed the dog more protein-rich feed every day. Contains vitamin E, vitamin D additives and seaweed foods, vegetables, etc., such as lean meat, cooked egg yolk, vegetable oil, etc. At the same time, give the dog more sunbathing, absorb more ultraviolet rays, and exercise regularly to promote its blood circulation and make it grow healthy hair.