All dogs need regular grooming regardless if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, luxurious layers. Come visit us at Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland, OR for all of your pup grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our shelves that are developed to keep your dog's fur and skin looking bright, clean, and healthy. Not exactly sure which solution is right for your dog? Give us a ring and our experienced staff can walk you through the numerous selections that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's breed or hair coat, and the results they produce.
The Importance of Selecting the Best Shampoo for Your Dog:
You might be enticed to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The challenge is, human-grade shampoo isn't created for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have unique hair and skin needs that require shampoos and conditioners with distinct formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or even dry coat cleaners for the times when you can't give your dog a full bath.
Think about the idea that your pup is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, scratchy spots, and it soon becomes obvious why you really need coat products that are created to address these challenges. Human-grade shampoo won't include the appropriate ingredients to de-scent, repair dryness, or eliminate unwanted hitchhikers. At Natural Pet Food Solutions, we offer a range of dog grooming supplies that satisfy your needs to keep your dog smelling great and looking good.
Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles varying from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's very important to use the appropriate brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Many dogs grow thick undercoats while others have nearly no undercoat whatsoever. All coats require the right type of brush to decrease pulling out healthy hair and prevent skin injury. Your dog may enjoy a good scratching with the brush, or they may be thin-skinned and require the lightest of touches. If you're not sure of what types of brushes are best for the job, don't hesitate to ask our professionals at Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland. Stop in or give us a call at (971) 373-8077 to discuss the kind of coat and specific issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the most effective for your dog.