{"id":68550,"date":"2025-09-18T07:53:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/?page_id=68550"},"modified":"2025-09-18T07:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:53:22","slug":"grooming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/grooming\/","title":{"rendered":"Grooming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\tPet Resource Library\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<button tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Pet Resource Library Menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tPet Resource Library Menu\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t<nav aria-label=\"Menu\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\">\n\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#\">General Information<\/a><ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/fireworks-and-noises\/\">Fireworks and Other Noises<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/halloween-safety\/\">Halloween Safety<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/moving-with-pets\/\">Moving with Pets<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/pet-odors-and-stains\/\">Pet Odors and Stains<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/signs-of-anxiety-and-fear\/\">Signs of Anxiety and Fear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Introducing Animals<\/a><ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/adding-another-cat-to-the-household\/\">Adding another cat to the household<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/dog-to-dog-introduction\/\">Introducing a new dog to a resident dog<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/introducing-cats-and-dogs\/\">Introducing Cats and Dogs<\/a><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/services\/pet-tips-behavior-help-and-resources\/preparing-pets-for-a-new-baby\/\">Preparing your pets for a new baby<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Dogs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Cats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Critters<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/nav>\n\t<p>Grooming your dog is a great way to monitor his health and help keep him looking and feeling great. Spend time interacting with him every day to ensure that any issues are caught quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>Eyes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your vet what signs to look for that might indicate a concern. While grooming your dog, take a quick look in his eyes to check for any given flags.<\/li>\n<li>Tear-staining dogs should have their eyes wiped at least three times weekly with a damp cotton ball or cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ears<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your dog&#8217;s ears regularly to look for any problems, such as ear mites or infections. Check with your veterinarian on how to clean your dog&#8217;s ears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Teeth<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing is great way to ensure good dental health. Check your dog&#8217;s teeth once a week for tartar build-up. Specialty treats and dry dog food can help prevent tarter build up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Trimming nails<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Long nails can be painful and cause foot issues. Help your dog by keeping his nails just long enough to touch the ground. When trimming his nails:<\/li>\n<li>Plier- or guillotine-type clippers work well.<\/li>\n<li>Start slowly by allowing your dog to get used to having his paws handled.<\/li>\n<li>Trim the nail just beyond where it starts to curve downward.<\/li>\n<li>If you clip the quick (vein), use baking soda or flour to stop the bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget about the dewclaw.<\/li>\n<li>Trim one nail a day and reward with a great tasting treat.<\/li>\n<li>Once your dog is comfortable, you will be able to clip all his nails in one session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Brushing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing once a week with a brush matched to his coat type will help remove shedding fur.<\/li>\n<li>Remove your dog&#8217;s collar before you begin. For some shorthaired dogs, a grooming mitt is ideal, or use your bare hands to massage your dog&#8217;s coat forward and backward to remove loose hair.<\/li>\n<li>If your dog has a stubborn mat or tangle, use scissors to carefully cut through the tangle. Double-coated dogs will blow their coats twice a year and will need more frequent grooming during those times.<\/li>\n<li>If you have grooming questions or your dog&#8217;s coat seems to mat frequently, consider talking with a professional groomer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bathing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dogs typically need a bath every four to eight weeks, unless directed by a veterinarian. A damp cloth or dog wipes can take care of muddy paws or a dirty face inbetween baths. When bathing a dog:<\/li>\n<li>Brush your dog to remove tangles or objects, such as burrs.<\/li>\n<li>A rubber tub mat will allow traction so the dog will not slip.<\/li>\n<li>Use a dog shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>The water temperature should be about 100 degrees to match the dog&#8217;s body temperature.<\/li>\n<li>After washing, rinse out all shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Hand dry with a large towel and keep out of drafts until completely dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For help finding the right grooming products for your dog stop by our Animal Outfitters store, or ask your vet.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Resource Library Pet Resource Library Menu General Information Fireworks and Other Noises Halloween Safety Moving with Pets Pet Odors and Stains Signs of Anxiety and Fear Introducing Animals Adding&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-68550","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68550"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68553,"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68550\/revisions\/68553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}