Why Pet Grooming is Important to You and Your Pet
Written by Beth Downing, Owner of Petzway – House Call Pet Grooming Services (480) 707-2376

Proper bathing and grooming of your pet is an important part of pet care for several reasons.

First, a clean and well groomed pet has an enhanced sense of well-being. Remember, a clean pet is a happy pet! Additionally, regular grooming is an important part of your pets overall health, and is also important for the health of your family. Regular bathing helps not only to keep your pet smelling good but it also removes dirt and dander, which can aggravate allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems in the human members of your household. Regular brushing and combing helps remove dead hair, which reduces shedding and prevents matting in your pet’s coat. Brushing helps to distribute your pet’s natural oils throughout their coat. This oil keeps your pet’s coat and skin healthy and looking its best.

Furthermore, an important part of regular grooming is toenail trimming. Keeping the toe nails short not only keeps your pet more comfortable, but it also prevents the nails from catching on the carpet, furniture or crevices which may cause the nail to be torn away from the nail bed. This can not only damage carpets and upholstery, but can also cause quite a mess (the nail bed is the blood and nerve source of a pet’s nails) and most importantly be very painful to your pet and may require veterinary attention! Also over time, long toe nails can cause arthritis in the toe joints because the toes have been misplaced in an unnatural way. This causes pain and reduces your pet’s overall quality of life in his or her golden years.

Also, a commonly overlooked benefit of professional grooming is the opportunity it gives for the groomer to perform a thorough visual check of your pet’s overall condition. They will be able to spot lumps, bumps, cuts, or foreign objects that can get caught in their coat or in the pads of their feet. These are all things that you might miss on an everyday snuggle session.

Last but certainly not least, your pets will LOVE the extra attention they will receive! Who doesn’t love it when someone dotes on them?

This article was submitted to Bella’s House and Pet Sitting from a vendor on our exclusive Concierge List. A free service to all Bella’s  clients! For more information on how you can have your pet groomed in your home without a van at a very affordable price please contact:

Beth Downing, Owner
PetzWay – House Call Pet Grooming
PO Box 1675 Arizona City, AZ 85223
(480) 707-2376
petzway@petzway.com
www.petzway.com