There’s more to it than simply removing fur.
Art Marie
There are many benefits to grooming your dog or cat.
Plus, it’s a nice way to bond with your fur baby.
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Agood grooming routinewill put any pet brush through its pacesall that loose fur, dander, and oil accumulates.
The good news is that it’s easy to return your pet brush to a healthy, hygienic state.
We asked a professional groomer and behaviorist how to clean a pet brush and disinfect it.
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Be sure to capture all the hair and dispose of it.
Wash the brush with warm water and soap.
Mieshelle Nagelschneider, a cat behaviorist, recommends hot water and dish soap.
“Dawn dishwashing soap removes grease, and it’sgreat for general cleaning,” says Nagelschneider.
“Warm water and a gentle soap should be sufficient tokeep the brushes clean.”
Allow the brush to fully dry by leaving it on a toweled surface.
“If you could leave it in the sun, that’s even better,” Benning says.
In this instance, talk to your veterinarian.
High heat may warp plastic or loosen bristles.
It’s more about the coat punch in than the species or breed.
Longhair dog brushes can work on longhaired cats and vice versa.
Regardless,the cleaning processshould be the same.
Brushes with pins will dry faster and be easier to clean than boar-bristle brushes.
Rubber curry brushes can be washed much more simply and can be hand-dried without needing to sit out.
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Benefits of Grooming
“Think about a Husky in summer,” says Benning.
She says it’s also a great way for any dog to build confidence.
Your dog will feel proud of himself and more confident that he can handle novel situations.
From a behavioral perspective, grooming bonds animals closer together.
Cats are a species in the animal kingdom that groom one another, so grooming can be particularly soothing.
It can also prevent stress in the animal.
