Grooming Your King Charles Cavalier Spaniel
- Author Michelle Johnson
- Published April 6, 2008
- Word count 469
There are a few simple and easy grooming practices can help you prevent the premature aging of your pet. It is also a great way to bond with your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel because of the physical touching and interaction. This is also the perfect opportunity to examine your dog's skin for fleas and ticks, lumps, cuts, or contusions.
Pet grooming clippers, dog brushes, nail clippers, toothbrush and dog toothpaste are a part of any smart dog owners animal tool kit. If you want to use an application that is sure not to irritate your dog's skin, go to the health food store and pick up one of the following essential oils: rose, lavender, geranium, sandalwood or sweet almond.
Take the time out every day to brush your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It only takes a few minutes and it will remove lose hair and prevent matting. Make sure you brush the dog's ears They are long and usually the ears are the first to get matted. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are also prone to ear mites and ear infections. While grooming your dog be sure to check their ears. If your dog has recurring ear infections the vet might suggest that you clip the hair around the ear or the vet might clip the hair around the ear. Dog ear infections are usually called Otits Externa; this means an infection in the outer ear.
Having your dog's nails clipped is of vital importance because long and overgrown nails force your dog to walk on the sides of their pads. Walking on concrete does help to file the dogs nails but might not be enough. Be sure to have them clipped once a month.
Most dog owners do not recognize the importance of keeping the dog's teeth free of tarter. Too much tarter can cause gum disease and loss of teeth. Have your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel get used to chewing on the tooth brush then gradually start brushing his teeth. Do not use human toothpaste, it is not meant to be swallowed and can cause harm to your dog. Always use dog toothpaste, you can purchase it at any pet store.
Bathing your dog once a week will keep him smelling nice, keeping him free of fleas and ticks. Brush him before his bath, use a mild dog shampoo and dog conditioner. Make sure to get his whole body including his face and ears.
A professional groomer may be a consideration for some of the more difficult tasks such as clipping their nails. You can bring your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel into your local groomer or vet just to clip their nails.
Just like with your own body, periodic grooming is necessary to keep your dog healthy. Remember a good dog is a happy and healthy dog.
Michelle Johnson is highly respected in her community for her knowledge about dogs. She also enjoys sharing every thing she knows with fellow dog lovers. Visit her blog at http://rustydogblog.blogspot.com for more information.
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