Does your Dog Need a Good Spring Cleaning?
Farmington Hills, MI (www.MichiganPR.net) February 16, 2007 – Does your
Dog Need a Good Spring Cleaning?– www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com
Just as you spring clean your house, your dog could probably use a good
spring cleaning. After tracking in snow and salt in northern states, or
down south, in the mud, all winter, your dog and his gear can use a good
cleaning.
Start by physically examining under his nails, between his toes, and his
eyes and ears.. Check for anything out of the ordinary that may have
gotten stuck in his fur or skin. If anything remotely feels funny, take
him to the vet immediately. Spring is a great time to make a veterinary
appointment, anyway.
The next step in your ‘dog spring cleaning task’ is to give him a
thorough bath, trim his nails and brush his teeth. If you have never
trimmed nails before, ask your vet or vet tech to show you how so you
can do this at home next time. Trimming nails is great for your dog’s
health.
Next, inspect your dog’s equipment. How long has your dog been wearing
the same collar without being washed? Dog
Collars get dirty and dirt accumulates underneath which can cause
discomfort, skin problems or even allergies. Keep a number of collars on
hand so that you can rotate and wash your dog’s collars.
Look through all your dog’s toys. Discard of any dog
toys that are filthy and you can not wash. Wash all the toys that
you can. Try rotating toys to save money and keep your dog’s interest.
If you rotate toys every few days or weeks it’s like giving your dog
new toys.
Finally check your dog’s favorite spots: crate, kennel, bed, and
sleeping areas. Pick up, wash and/or vacuum these areas. Most dog
beds are machine washable and there are some great crate
disinfectants on the market these days.
About GregRobert Discount Pet Supplies
GregRobert has been in the online retail business for over six years,
and has evolved as an industry leader in providing discounted pet
supplies to pet owners in a secure, easy to use environment. For more
pet care information, visit GregRobert’s Pet Care Library
Michelle Miller, Director of Customer Service at GregRobert, stated,
“People would be amazed at the number of dogs that have skin problems.
Many of the questions we answer at our service center revolve around dog
skincare problems. With proper veterinary advice and care, no dog should
be suffering with skin problems.”
After visiting GregRobert’s Pet Care Library at: www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/site_map.php,
feel free to contact Ray’s staff at ray@grpet.com
with a question you would like to see in the library.
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