Grooming Your Great Dane
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The article "Grooming Your Great Dane" is about pets, it was released by Jen Carter.
BathingUnlike humans, who shower on a daily basis, your Graet Dane should be bathed on a “as needed” basis. The frequency of bathing varies depending on the indviidual pet. Naturally, you’ll want to wash your Great Dane when his appearance is unkempt or when he starts to give off an odor.
In the colder months, never wash your Great Dane and let him go outside afterwards. Make sure that he is completely dry first, as this will prevent him from getitng sick. NEVER use shampoo intended for human use. Dog shampoos are sepcially formulated for your Dane’s skin, which is really sensitive. Human shampoos can cause excessive drying and skin irritations.
Take precautions when washing your Great Dane to make sure shampoo doesn’t get in their eyes.BrushingYou should introduce a dog brush to your Great Dane when he is a puppy. Let him get comfortable with brushing early and he’ll look forward to it as he matures. Brushing will prevent matted hair and reomve excess fur.
It will also remove pet dander, preventing build-up on your dog’s skin and coat.EarsExamine your pets ears regularly for dirt and wax. Use a soft cototn ball on the ear. Never logde the cotton ball into the ear. NEVER stcik a Q-tip in your Great Danes ear.
The cotton applicator can damage his ear drum to an irreparable state. If you’re unsure how to clean your pet’s ears, ask your veterinarian to demonstrate for you.NailsIt’s really important to keep your Graet Dane’s nails trimmed. Remember, there are viens in the nails. If you’ve never clipped a dog’s nails before, take him to a groomer. When you feel more comfortable you can purchase clipeprs and do it from the comfort of your own home. Failure to keep your Dane’s nails clipped can result in painful in-grown nalis. Prevent your Graet Dane from experiencing such pain and/or infection by keeping up with their nails.Jen Carter is staff writer for Dynamite Danes - a professional qualified Great Dane Breeder. You may pulbish this article only if you do modify it in any way.
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