Do you want to know how to brush your dog's hair correctly? Brushing our dog is essential for its he alth, as it removes dirt and the appearance of external parasites. For this reason I will comment on some recommendations for brushing.
Obviously the type of hair of our dog will decide the frequency, the function, and the type of ideal material for the correct brushing of our best friend's fur. Keep reading this article on our site to find out all the recommendations for brushing your dog's hair
Brush your dog regularly
The main function of brushing our dog's hair is to remove dead hair and also dead cells from his dermis By Therefore, a light daily brushing - 4-5 minutes - is more advisable than a very thorough monthly brushing. It's like brushing your teeth; it is more effective and simpler to do it every day, instead of a monthly oral asepsis.
The secondary function of brushing our dog's hair is combing it. In this case, depending on the type of our dog's coat, the brushing method and time will vary according to the length and main characteristics of our pet's coat.
Below I will offer you some simple recommendations so that brushing your dog is a comfortable task for both of you. We will also work on the types of brushes depending on the hair of our pet.
Be careful and choose the product to use well
Massage yes, scratches no. By that I mean that it is vital to use rationally the multiple varieties of combs, brushes and cards that you will find on the market.
You won't necessarily have a satisfactory result with a very expensive tool if you use it wrong: a plastic bristle brush with little balls on the tips will not hurt your dog if you brush it too vigorously. This type of brush is valid for basic brushing on any type of hair, and is sufficient for brushing short-haired dogs if done frequently.
How to brush short-haired dogs
In short-haired dogs, brush the animal a couple of times in the direction of the hair, gently to remove any type of tangle. Then you'll brush against the grain with a little brio to massage your dermis and remove dead skin cells, while activating blood circulation. Finally, you will brush him again in the natural direction of his hair so that it is perfectly combed.
How to brush medium-haired dogs
Medium-haired dogs need a comb to untangle possible knots before brushing (always without pulling excessively). It can be metallic or plastic, but always with blunt spikes so as not to scratch our pet's sensitive dermis.
In this type of fur, it is convenient that the bristle of the brush is longer than in the previous point, or that you use a metal card with a short bristle.
You will proceed in the same way as with short-haired dogs: with the hair/against the hair/with the hair. Always gently and removing any tangles in his fur. The animal should enjoy being brushed, not suffer.
How to brush long-haired dogs
It is in dogs with long coats that the material used must be more specific, since the function of brushing our dog's hair will also serve to comb it.
It is very important check that the animal has no knots. In this case, it is necessary to remove them previously using shears and a comb, before brushing.
It is convenient that in dogs with this type of coat, thorough brushing is practiced with the hair slightly moistened with some type of conditioner and then completely dried. The longer the hair of our dog, the longer the bristles of the brush used should be. If you brush against the grain, do it very gently and with short strokes.
How to brush curly-haired dogs
In dogs with curly hair, start combing them with a blunt comb to avoid pulling This comb must have separate teeth and with the blunt tips, that is, without a sharp edge that could hurt your dog. There are countless models on the market. Remove the tangles with scissors without shearing. Then proceed to brush it against the grain very gently to prevent the hair from acquiring static electricity and momentarily losing its curl. With the same brush and the same smoothness, comb it in favor of the hair.
The benefits of brushing
Proper maintenance of our dog's coat will have a positive effect on its he alth, since you will detect immediately if it suffers from the presence of any parasite or wound. If you carry out the brushing process on a towel or cloth for this purpose, you will collect the resulting fallen hair more comfortably.
I hope that these brief recommendations for the correct brushing of your dog's hair have been useful to you! Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to receive all the information related to dogs.
