Dog Coat Care Tips

Both men and women love to have their hair done before going out. The only time that our hair would be a mess is when we get out of bed. We shampoo our hair. We go to the salon for hair treatments. This is to make sure that our hair is presentable and healthy.

Dogs are very much the same. And as their owners, we have the responsibility to maintain the lush coat of our beloved pets. The coat will make an impression on other dogs and other people as well. Their coat is similar to a cape that would make them royalty.

If gum gets stuck on the dog’s fur, you can freeze it up first with ice cubes. Then you can break off the gum. You can also use peanut butter to help remove the gum. Or you can use a solvent to take it out. In case the gum is stuck between the toes, just carefully cut the affected hair in the area off. And make sure that you keep it neat and trimmed to avoid any similar occurrences.

If burrs get caught in your dog’s coat, there are a couple things that you can do. You can take a sewing seam ripper and use it to pick the burrs out one by one. It is definitely a tedious task. After you’ve done this, have mink oil applied to your dog’s coat. This will make it slippery, allowing the burrs to brush easily out. Mink oils are usually available at a grooming shop and you may even be able to ask the groomer for tips or strategies on removing the burrs.

To get paint off your dog’s coat, use soap and water. Chemicals may burn the dog’s skin so don’t let the dog chew it out. Paint is toxic, and you do not want your dog eating it.

Tomato juice is the best remedy for a dog who has has an encounter with a skunk. You can also make a concoction of baking soda, liquid dish soap or laundry soap and hydrogen peroxide. After making the mixture, you can say good bye to that awful skunky smell!