Summer is here, and it's the peak season for pets grooming. Do you know why pets should be groomed and what steps and procedures are involved in grooming? In this edition, the pet groomer who won the first prize at the First Baolu Dog Show last year will answer your questions in this regard.

Q: Why do pets need grooming?

A: This can be seen from both health and fashion.

Grooming keeps your dog clean and healthy. During grooming, the groomer will check whether the pet's coat has fallen off a lot, whether there is skin disease, redness, sores, whether the pet is malnourished, whether the dog's ears and eyes are inflamed, and whether toenails have grown into the flesh. , Whether the anus is inflamed, etc. In conclusion, pet grooming can enhance your pet's health.

In addition to health reasons, pet grooming is also a fashion trend. Grooming techniques combined with trimming techniques can reveal the advantages of your pets, and you can also make different pets according to personal preferences and regions. Styling to make your baby easier to care for and highlight its cute side. Your pet will feel more confident and likeable because of its appearance.

Q: What are the steps for pet grooming?

A: Formal pet grooming includes the following procedures:

Brushing: is to use a brush for love The dog brush grooms the coat, which can brush away dead hair and knots on the dog's body, making the coat soft, neat and shiny.

Combing: After finishing the brushing step, comb the bristles with a comb, because there will be small nodules after brushing, so it must be thoroughly combed with a comb.

Ear and eye cleaning: Dog ears (especially those of long-eared dogs) are more susceptible to ear infections, so ear inspection and cleaning are indispensable. The tear lines and mucus of the eyes are the main reasons for the facial hair to turn brown, so in addition to daily grooming, there will be special treatment in the beauty bath.

Toenail trimming: If the dog's toenails are too long, they will pierce into the flesh of the toenails, making it difficult to walk. This step is also very important when grooming.

Bathing: After completing the above four steps, you can bathe the dog.

Drying: After bathing, blot dry with an absorbent towel, then blow dry with a bellows or hair dryer.

Trimming: This is the final step and refers to the full body trimming of the dog. The shape of the grooming of each breed is very particular.

Q: Why do you need a professional groomer?

A: Grooming for pets requires a high sense of responsibility, love and patience. If there is anything wrong with pets, you should tell the owner; and pet grooming is a very professional technology that requires formal training and has different levels in foreign countries. Only professional operation can give pet owners confidence.

Q: How often is it appropriate for pets to be groomed?

A: In principle, it should be done once a month, and it should be taken care of frequently at home.

Q: Is pet grooming common in other places?

A: Pet grooming has developed relatively well abroad, as well as in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Taiwan is a little earlier than Hong Kong. Nowadays, pet grooming in Hong Kong is developing rapidly. Because Hong Kong people are easy to accept new things and love to follow the trend, they can easily absorb new grooming technology and information quickly. Moreover, Hong Kong people are more open to pet raising and are willing to invest in pets. Pet care is also good.

Q: What should the owner pay attention to when taking pets for grooming?

A: When the owner takes pets for grooming, he should wait outside the grooming room, because the dog will be emotional when seeing the owner. Unstable, it will affect the work of beauticians.