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One aspect of being a dog owner is keeping fido clean and groomed. As we know some breeds require more grooming then others, but for the most part,every dog needs to be brushed at least once a week. Dogs with long or fluffy coats should be brushed every day! I volunteer with dog rescues and we get so many matted dogs that its alarming. The matts pull at their skin and are painful. Some get moist and then harbour bacteria resulting in a skin infection.
The best thing for matted dogs is to shave them. Do not give your matted dog a bath yourself as water worsens mays and like i said can harbour bacteria. Take them to a professional dog groomer.

Bathing once or twice a month is enough for most breeds, some can go months without a bath! Dog have essential oils on their skin so it is best to not over bathe them. If you have a dirty dog, spot cleaning with a clean towel usually does the trick. You can bath them in the tub or outside with the hose!

Some things to keep in mid when you do give your dog a bath: make sure you thouroughly rinse the soap off of the
dog; avoid water in the ears, you can put cotton balls in during the bath and keep soap away from eyes.
Dogs like Pugs and English Bulldogs have skin folds, make sure you clean those out and dry them completely.

Many people put off clipping their dogs nails because dogs dont really like having this done. Or they are afraid to hit the quick in the nail,which is painful for the dog.

If your dog has white nails, you can see the quick and avoid it. If your dog has black toe nails, you will not be able to see it. It is really important to keep their nails trim, so if you cant do it, take them to a professional dog groomer.

Seattle dog groomers that I like are Pet Daddy in Green Lake, http://www.petdaddy.com Pet Daddy has professional groomers on staff and you can also do a self wash with their supplies.

Petapoluza in Fremont also has self wash stations. http://www.petapoluza.com/

If your dog sheds a lot..look at the type of food it eats… corn/wheat and soy are bad for the coat. Corn especially. Get corn out of the diet and your dogs skin will be healthier, coat shinier and less shedding!