Samantha's Groom Room

Every dog and cat, regardless of size, breed, age or coat type, needs to be groomed on a regular basis. Grooming is more than just a ‘beauty session’ for your pet. Grooming is an essential part of your dog's health and physical wellbeing. Dogs which are consistently spruced up tend to have a better and shinier coat simply because the act of brushing and combing the dog’s hair stimulates the blood supply to the skin, thus making it in better health.

Regular grooming can prevent problems such as excessive shedding, skin and paw disorders, painful mats, and bad breath, as well as help you identify other problems that might go unnoticed without the extra attention.

The care of the coat varies and depends on the breed. Short-haired dogs require brushing while Terriers coats are plucked to remove dead hair. They may need some brushing and combing in between the plucking. Longhaired dogs are combed and then brushed. Mats are common and can sometimes be removed by teasing or picking apart with one or two teeth of a comb. Often they must be cut out but this must be done carefully so the skin is not cut.