Pit Bull Terrier Dog Grooming Tips And Advice

Keeping your Pit Bull healthy can be a full-time job. He
requires lots of love and attention, routine well check-ups with
the veterinarian, teeth cleaning, and training. A big part of
your time will be spent on keeping your Pit Bull clean and
neatly groomed. Grooming and cleanliness will not only make your
Pit Bull more appealing to the eye, but can help make him
healthier. Grooming is also a good way to get extra bonding time
in with your Pit Bull, making you have a better dog-owner
relationship. Before you begin, you should purchase some
grooming supplies. You will probably need a brush or comb,
shampoo, and towels. Your vet can probably recommend the best
grooming tools for your particular Pit Bull.

Don’t expect your Pit Bull to like his grooming routine at
first, but if you do it often, he will soon become accustomed to
it. Using a wide toothed comb can help make grooming easier. You
should start at his head and work your way to his tail, checking
for any signs of parasites, unusual skin growths or mats of hair
along the way. Before you finish, you should use a wire brush to
help get rid of loose hairs.

When grooming, it is important not to forget about your Pit
Bull’s ears. They should be checked at every grooming session
for dirt, or any signs of infection or parasites. Your
veterinarian should be able to recommend a good ear wash that is
safe for your Pit Bull. Don’t try to clean inside his ear canal,
as you may damage his hearing. If you see any signs of infection
or parasites, or anything that is concerning, call your
veterinarian for an appointment. Ear infections can be very
painful and annoying for your Pit Bull.

Keeping your Pit Bulls nails trimmed when help make him more
comfortable when he is walking and exercising. Not trimming his
nails can lead to painful infections and ingrown nails. You
should have your veterinarian teach you how to trim your Pit
Bull’s nails so that you won’t clip him. Your Pit Bull’s nail
will probably need to be trimmed at least once every two weeks.

Keeping your Pit Bull clean and groomed is important for
aesthetic purposes, as well as ensuring his health. Oftentimes,
you will spot potentially worrisome problems during your routine
grooming session that you might not otherwise know about until
they had already became a major health issue. Spotting problems
early can help get them treated before they affect your Pit
Bull’s health.