- Frequently asked questions
- What does dog grooming include?
- How much grooming does a dog require?
- What can help with ticks on dogs?
Dog Care
- Frequently asked questions
- What does dog grooming include?
- How much grooming does a dog require?
- What can help with ticks on dogs?
What does dog grooming include?
- Coat care
- Eye care
- Ear care
- Dental care
- Nail care
If your dog has floppy ears, they can be prone to mites, inflammation, ingrown hairs, and infections. Check your dog's ears weekly for redness and excessive wax production, and clean them if necessary with a special dog ear cleaner. Some dog breeds are prone to tear staining or dryness, so daily eye care should be performed on these dogs.
For dental care, you can use dog toys that are designed for teeth cleaning. However, from time to time, a toothbrush must also be used to prevent tartar and bad breath.
How much grooming does a dog require?
The intensity of grooming depends on the breed of the dog, and thus also on its breed-specific coat conditions or skin state. Dogs with long fur require more frequent coat care than dogs with short fur. Breeds with long fur may need to be brushed daily.
You shouldn't overdo bathing your dog, but generally only do it when it's really necessary. For example, if your dog has been rolling in something or is infested with parasites. Special dog shampoos are required for this purpose, tailored to their skin and coat to provide long-lasting care. Afterwards, you can put a dog bathrobe on them to speed up the drying process.
What can help with ticks on dogs?
On walks, your dog wanders through tall grass and bushes, where it can pick up ticks. As these can transmit infectious diseases such as Lyme disease or anaplasmosis, you should protect your dog from ticks.
The number one protection against ticks is tick repellents. These prevent the tick from feeling comfortable on the dog and searching for a suitable bite site. There are two types of tick repellents: chemical and natural. Chemical tick repellents contain active pharmaceutical ingredients. These can be found, for example, on a tick collar or sold as spot-on treatments. In this case, the required liquid is dripped in small amounts between the dog's shoulder blades.
If a tick has bitten despite precautions, you can easily remove it. There are different models of tools available: Tick hooks grip under the tick at the mouth and slide it out. This eliminates the risk of crushing. In our online shop, you can buy tick hooks in various sizes as a set. With tick tweezers, the tick is grasped with a gripper at the mouthparts and then pulled out. Be particularly careful here, as it is possible for you to squeeze the tick, effectively pushing pathogens into the dog. It is also possible that you could twist the tick out without its head, which can lead to inflammation at the bite site.