About Coats and Baths
Why is regular coat care so important?
The skin and coat form the largest organ in dogs and cats, comprising around 10% to 15% of their total body weight. The coat and skin provide temperature regulation, protection from foreign object, among many other needs. Utilizing professionals to keep the skin and coat in top shape has many benefits, including:
Healthy Coat and Fur:
Dogs can’t shower themselves like us humans can! Recurring brushing, washing, and cutting will prevent tangling, matting, dirt build-up, or other issues from compounding.
Continual Detection and Monitoring:
Professional bathing and grooming is an incredibly effective way to detect health problems early. Trained bathers and groomers will look for infections, lumps, inflammation, lesions, rashes, excessively dry or oily skin, and other surface issues.
Prevent Joint Pain:
One of the most important aspects of recurring coat care is nail trims. Uncut or unkempt nails could result in your pup walking on misaligned pads – a common problem with dogs – which can lead to severe joint issues later in life. Additionally, uncut nails can curl under and create are a safe haven for germs.
Positive Mental Health:
A good-looking, good-smelling dog gets more attention! You will want your pup around even more if they are fresh and clean, leading to more pup-love. This positive reinforcement directly translates to a happier, better behaved dog with a positive mental outlook.
Cleaner House:
Recurring coat care will cut down on shedding, dog dander, and general grime that sticks to a pup’s coat resulting in better air quality within the home and fewer needs for sweeping/vacuuming.
