Quicked, Overgrown, & Broken Nails
Nail trimming can be tricky! But if your pup’s paws don’t receive this routine care, they will be more prone to being quicked, overgrown, or broken.
Anal glands are little sacs just inside your dog’s anus that express naturally when a bowel movement is passed, or when your dog gets frightened. It is generally a good idea to let your dog take care of this on their own, but occasionally you may notice your pup scooting, straining, smelling fishy, or licking the area, and will want to call in some help! When visiting the groomer, they will simply express them externally by squeezing from the outside. This does not fully empty the glands, but can help get your pup started! If your dog is having more serious issues and you see leaking, bleeding, or swelling, you may need to contact your vet to have them expressed internally.
Your dog’s eyes are very sensitive! Some pups have natural eye discharge that can cause watery eyes, tear stains, or eye goop/crust. If your dog is prone to eye discharge, it is important to wipe them daily, even if you’re not bothered by tear stains.
Discharge can usually be soaked off in the tub by lathering up the area with warm water and massaging out, or combing out, the discharge with a small flea comb. If the discharge is too tight to the skin, or too mass spread around the eye area, it can cause discomfort, and even house infections due to moisture getting locked in at the root.
If eye discharge has been caked onto a dog’s skin for a long period of time, removing it can leave the area sore, itchy, and raw, causing a dog to rub their face on anything that will provide them relief. This can cause even more irritation, and requires a trip to the vet office.
Fecal matting, penile matting, and vaginal matting are discomforting things that we see in our salon, and can occur when hair is not brushed thoroughly in these areas. Sanitary matting can cause infection and irritation, so keeping these areas trimmed short and brushed thoroughly is very important. For pet parents who like to keep their pup’s coat long, our groomers recommend getting a “Face, Feet, and Fanny” trim in between their full grooms. This allows their coats to stay long, while these problem areas can remain clean.
Once sanitary matting is removed, the dog’s sanitary area will be very sore. This can cause them to over-lick and rub the area, prompting the need for a vet visit.
Yeast can grow anywhere on your dog’s body where it’s moist, but ears are a favorite! Yeast inside the ear canal can be itchy, which causes your dog to scratch excessively. A dog will use their feet to scratch inside their ears to relieve the itch, causing the yeast to spread to their feet! Once on their feet, yeast can spread to other areas on their body, leading to a bigger problem.
Yeast can make dog grooming difficult because it forms flaky and sticky skin that clippers can catch on, making a dog uncomfortable. Skin that is flared up from scratching, whether its from yeast, dry skin, or fleas, can create scabby areas. Not to mention that scabby and flared up skin can feel more irritation from shampoo!
Keeping your dog’s ears, feet, and skin folds/wrinkles dry is your best defense against yeast. Whether you’re bathing at home, they just got done swimming, or they’re coming in from the rain, drying off areas that easily trap moisture will help prevent infections, bacteria growth, and hot spots. Brushing your dog regularly to prevent matting will also help reduce the amount of areas on your dog that can trap moisture.
Fortunately your hair stylist doesn’t need to worry about these common grooming challenges! Finding the right dog grooming salon starts with making sure each member of the team is experienced, transparent, and communicative. Canine to Five’s grooming salon in Detroit has stylists that have over 40 years of combined experience, and are Pet CPR & First Aid certified, with morning appointments available 7 days a week. Scheduling your appointments regularly every 6 – 8 weeks is highly recommended, and will help prevent a majority of issues that can arise with grooming.
Can A Dog Get Diarrhea After Grooming?
But it’s not a normal condition, and there are always some reasons behind it. Sometimes the reason is because of wrong food or routine after grooming, sometimes wrong grooming methods or lack of cleanliness in the shop where they groom your dog.
Can A Dog Get Sick After Grooming?
– Yes, they can, and there are many reasons for it.
How can I sedate my dog for grooming at home?
We groom our dogs because we want them to look good, and we want to prevent health issues. However, things do not always go as planned, and on rare occasions, these grooming sessions can be counter-productive. In such cases, it is not unusual for pet owners to be distressed and feel guilty. Take a deep breath and relax; we are here to help.
There are many reasons why a dog could act sick after a grooming session. For one, your dog might be anxious or uncomfortable. If this is your pup’s first time getting groomed, his lethargy is probably due to that. However, serious health issues such as allergies and infections can arise from grooming.
It is your job to determine what is going on with your dog, but we are not leaving you to tackle this alone. In this article, we will discuss the causes of your dog’s sickness after grooming. We will also look into how you can help him through it. Let’s get into it!