Taking your dog to a professional dog groomer once in a while for a full body wash and care is a great idea. But, you may not have the means to do it monthly, so you need to have some essential grooming tools to take care of your furry friend.

Here are some tools to help you start.

Dog Shampoo and Conditioner

Your shampoo and conditioner can be irritable and harmful to your dog’s skin because of the composition of human products. Dogs require mild shampoo to make them clean and still maintain their natural skin oils.

You can get a dog shampoo and conditioner at pet stores around you or online. Also, make sure you have a towel close to you before bathing your dog to prevent having to clean pools of water around your house.

Face Wash and Waterless Pet Shampoo

You can use face wash during your dog’s monthly full bath, or as often as your dog’s breed requires, to gently wash off tear smudges or leftover food to expose its spotless fur.

The waterless pet shampoo is perfect for busy dog owners who don’t have the time for a full bath. It assists in nourishing tangled, tacky furs in between baths. You can also use it if you want to extend your dog’s previous professional groom while you wait for the subsequent appointment.

Fragrance Spritz and Wipes

You can also prolong your dog’s sweet-smelling fur between full baths using a fragrance spritz. Spray your dog’s coat and brush it to moisturize its hair and maintain a fresh scent.

Pet wipes are perfect for cleaning messes or small spots on your dog on the go. You can put a pack of wipes in your car or at the front door to clean your dog’s muddy or dirty paws before entering your vehicle or house.

Slicker Brush, De-matting Comb, and De-shedding Tool

The slicker brush is suitable for all coat lengths. It has high graded steel pins that can go deep into your dog’s coat to untangle and eliminate loose hair while helping to avoid hair mats

The de-matting comb has wide-spaced teeth that break up, unravel, and separate small hair mats. A de-shedding tool will help curtail shedding by removing up to 90% of your dog’s loose hair and undercoat.

Hair Clippers and Shears

Clippers are electric shears having detachable blades and attaching combs that you can use to shorten your dog’s fur, and it depends on the blade length you decide to use. Always maintain the blade with lubricant or oil to ensure the edges don’t pull your dog’s fur or become too hot.

Grooming shears of scissors are a manual alternative to clippers. They shorten your pet’s fur, and some shears have blunt ends you can use to remove hair in sensitive areas or between its paws.

Nail Clippers and Paw Balm

Nail clippers come in guillotine, grinder, and scissors forms, and you can test them to know which one your pet likes best, making them comfortable when cutting the claws. Paw balms help soothe and restore damaged skin on your dog’s paw pads.

Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Ear Wash and Wipes

Use a dog toothbrush and fluoride-free toothpaste to clean your dog’s teeth and dental chews and wipes for healthy teeth. You’ll also need to use ear wash and wipes to prevent infection and remove debris and water from your dog’s ears.

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