The top five dog-grooming tips from the pros
Australia saw a 20% increase in dog ownership during the pandemic, but the number of animal industry professionals hasn’t increased in step.
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The problem is compounded by the type of dogs Australians are buying. Low-shedding dogs such as bichons, poodles and poodle crossbreeds have higher grooming needs than many other breeds. Without regular sessions their hair risks matting, a painful and potentially dangerous scenario for a dog. So how do you brush out a mat? Clean your dog’s ears? And trim their nails (without causing bleeding)? Guardian Australia spoke to Kim Ngo at Pepper and Murphy’s dog-grooming salon in Marrickville, Sydney and asked her for her top tips to maintain dog health
00:00 How to clean a dog
00:14 Brushing out a mat when dry
02:22 Caring for ears
03:09 Brushing out a mat when wet
04:00 Cutting nails
05:17 Eye discharge
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