EquiGroomer 5 Inch – Great for Dogs and Cats (5 Inches, approx. 12.7 cm)

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DO use lots of patience, time AND confidence when grooming your dog! Dogs take their cues from us when it comes to them feeling comfortable and relaxed. Beneath the top layer of long hair is a soft downy undercoat which acts as insulation in both cold and hot months.

Grease 2 cookie sheets. Using a spoon, make balls, about 2” wide and place on the greased cookie sheet. You can put them close together (but not touching) because they will not increase in size. DO use lots of patience, praise and treats when trimming your dog’s nails. If necessary, do just one or two nails at a time to encourage your dog’s comfort.Shape into balls of desired size or simply spoon into a dish to serve. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen. Whether you – or your groomer – is carding or hand-stripping your dog, this kind of grooming is vital for their overall healthy coat and skin! These grooming processes help: Proper and consistent brushing helps cut down on hairballs for cats (as well as rabbits and yes, even some dogs!). DO NOT wash your dog too often to avoid removing natural oils and causing the coat and skin to become unnaturally dry.

If you have a horse that regularly shows or competes, you will likely bathe them more frequently, so they look their best in the show ring. If your horse does not compete, bathing requirements will be different. Not all dogs need to be hand-stripped, it is more about the type of coat than about the dog’s breed. Also, some coats will require just seasonal stripping, while others will need to be stripped more frequently. Warm and sunny days are perfect for letting your horse dry naturally. Use a sweat scraper to remove/whisk away as much water as possible before thoroughly drying the entire body. ( See EquiGroomer “WaterWisk” scraper/squeegee tool here .) Then cover with a clean sweat sheet in case your clean horse decides to enjoy an enthusiastic roll on the ground! Also, finding and using the right tool, like the EquiGroomer products, will help make the experience easier, gentler and stress-free for both you and your pet! Remember, just like with humans, the skin is your dog’s largest organ and its health and condition are crucial to the overall well-being – and comfort – of your four-legged companion. A dditional Reading:Also, allow plenty of thorough rinsing to remove all shampoo residue from the coat and skin to avoid unnecessary irritation. According to Horse Illustrated, “horses can display a wide variety of markings on their bodies.” Horse markings are determined by genes and these white areas can be used to identify horses from others of similar color. These markings can also help prove ownership of a stolen or lost horse because rarely do two horses look exactly the same.

Carding is a grooming term – and process – to describe the removal of a dog’s undercoat. The undercoat is the soft, short, downy and dense hair under the top (or outer) coat. The undercoat insulates and protects the skin in colder weather. Did you know that a kitty’s skin is much thinnerand moresensitive to tangles and mats? In fact, out of control mats can hinder your cat from properly resting or even lying down in some positions without discomfort and pain. (A rabbit’s skin is also quite sensitive and fragile.) Unsure about how often to bathe your horse? Talk to other experienced horse owners as well as your vet. Also closely monitor your horse after each bathing and then proactively adjust the frequency and products for the best outcome!

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Regular use with the EasyGroomer will produce a coat that’s soft, shiny and smooth. Not only will you be removing loose hair but also the dirt and dander that can dry out both the coat and the skin. Each time you groom, you help bring up the natural oils in their skin and enrich the coat. This is especially important for those animals that are bathed regularly or during the dry, winter months. The shedding tool will grab, pull and remove (or thin out) the dead or molted undercoat hair which may not fall out on its own with the warmer temperatures. Removing this heavier winter undercoat will also help your canine stay comfortable – and cooler – in the heat.