How often should I visit a grooming salon?

Professional grooming is an integral part of pet care. A set of procedures to keep your pet healthy and clean. But if we have already dealt with the question of importance and necessity, the question about the frequency of visits is still open. Let's answer it here. As detailed and detailed as we know how.

The first and most important thing to consider when it comes to the frequency of grooming is the breed of your pet. There are many breeds, as well as types of hair, and, of course, the degree and frequency of grooming varies among them.  Often, dogs with long hair need more frequent visits to the salon than short-haired dogs. At this point the owners of such breeds as: Yorkshire Terrier (yorkies), Shih Tzu, Pekingese, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, Maltese Bologna, Bichon Frise, etc. remembered themselves. Short-haired breeds such as French bulldogs, pugs, Dobermans, etc. require less frequent grooming, but the molting factors should not be neglected. Do not forget about brushing ears, eyes, nail care and thorough washing of the pet. Cats should not be forgotten. Cats, unlike dogs, are more independent in terms of care. However, all the owners know firsthand the period of molting. Hair everywhere: on the carpet, furniture, food, and yes, everywhere. Sometimes the cat can not cope independently, and the dead hair rolls up and gets tangled in tangles. Haircutting and express shedding are two of the best ways to combat these problems.

An important factor influencing the frequency of grooming appointments is how active your pet is. If you walk, play and run around a lot, it's likely your pet's coat will get dirty faster. The seasons are even more influential. Autumn, winter - rain, snow and slush. Spring, summer - burdock, and, more importantly, parasites. This is where we want to pay special attention to hosts. Ticks and fleas are an extremely acute problem that can and do affect animal health. The more frequent the grooming, the more likely they are to be found, do not neglect it.  In case we encounter this trouble in the salon, we can treat the animal with insectocaricide preparations (drops/pills/sprays for fleas, ticks and even internal parasites) if necessary, and use special antiparasitic and in case of infections/dermatitis antimicrobial shampoos during the washing. This is a very strong argument for taking extra care of your pet.

In addition to the above, age also makes a difference. Younger animals, other things being equal, need less grooming than older ones. They have less energy to groom, but that doesn't mean you should let it all go to waste. Show extra attention and help your pet with his problem.

The last factor I would like to mention is your own experience, observations, and interactions with your pet. No one knows your pet as well as you do. Increased shedding, persistent, unpleasant odor - these are additional reasons to think about going to a professional groomer.