DAILY GROOMING

HEAD-TO-TOE CHECKLIST (for your dog)!

(It’s your responsibility to provide for your dogs’ daily hygiene needs)

_____ EARS – need to be cleaned regularly so wax doesn’t build up and to avoid infections

_____ EYES – if your dog has tearing or staining –wipe eye area with warm damp cloth

_____ TEETH – brush teeth to prevent tartar and plaque build-up

_____ MOUTH – if your dog has bad breath get a mouth wash or spray

_____ SKIN – inspect your dog’s body and check for any fleas, ticks, or lumps

_____ NAILS – keep nails trimmed short and clipped every month

<_____ HAIR CUT – some dogs continually grow hair and need to be trimmed monthly

_____ PAWS – inspect to make sure there are no foxtails or thorns buried in paws

_____ BRUSHING – helps reduce shedding, prevents matting or tangling of hair

_____ BATH TIME – will keep your dog smelling fresh and clean

***Make sure you consult with your veterinarian if you notice anything out of the ordinary like eye discharge, foul odor in ears, open wounds, infected cuts, really bad breath, swollen gums, or a skin condition such as dandruff or eczema.