All dogs need routine grooming no matter if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, silky layers. Come visit us at Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland, OR for all of your dog grooming needs. You'll discover shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our displays that are developed to keep your dog's coat and skin looking bright, clean, and healthy. Not sure which product is right for your pup? Give us a ring and our expert staff can walk you through the various selections that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's kind or hair coat, and the benefits they produce.
The Importance of Picking the Right Shampoo for Your Pup:
You may be tempted to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The problem 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 certain 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.
Take into consideration the idea that your dog is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, scratchy patches, and it quickly becomes apparent why you need to have coat products that are developed to tackle these problems. Human-grade shampoo won't have the correct ingredients to de-scent, treat dryness, or deal with unwanted hitchhikers. At Natural Pet Food Solutions, we stock a variety of dog grooming products that satisfy your needs to keep your dog smelling nice and looking great.
Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles differing 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 dense undercoats while others have nearly no undercoat at all. All coats need the right type of brush to reduce pulling out healthy hair and prevent skin damage. Your dog may take pleasure in 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 experts at Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland. Drop in or give us a call at (971) 373-8077 to discuss the type of coat and certain issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the most effective for your dog.