Home Grooming Tips From Prince George's Animal Hospital

Hyattsville, MD is home to Prince George's Animal Hospital. This is a place where our dedicated veterinarians embrace the commitment of health and wellbeing for pets around the Hyattsville area. Our animal hospital provides grooming and pet care as well as advanced services through our vet clinic. Other services include our dog kennel, dog boarding, and cat boarding.

Home Grooming Tips

Grooming involves more than just brushing or combing a pet's coat. Grooming also means taking care of your pet's dental needs, brushing their teeth, bathing them, and caring for their nails.

Dental Needs of Pets: Maintaining a proper dental regimine is a positive boon to pet health. Dental care can help reduce the chance of cavities and broken teeth. Brushing your pet's teeth can also help to alleviate bad breath in both dogs and cats.

TIP: Use a toothbrush that is designed for your pet. A veterinarian is a great resource for instructions on how to take care of your pets dental needs.

Bathing: Pets should be bathed on a regular basis. The duration between bathing your pet will vary depending on the type of pet you have. If you have questions about how best to bath your pet, ask the vet during your annual examination. Use only a shampoo that is designed for your specific pet.

TIP: It is important that bets not be allowed to get chilled after their bath.

Nail Care: Pets with toenails should have their nails clipped on a regular basis. There are proper procedures to follow for each kind of pet you may have. Properly trimmed nails can prevent nails that get caught in things. Proper nail care helps to prevent ripping injuries.

TIP: Our vet clinic staff can help show you how to perform proper nail care and other pet care for your animals.

Pets are a wonderful part of our family. When in doubt, ask a veterinarian.

How do you make these grooming experiences pleasant for you and your pet?