Dogs can no more brush their own hair than they can speak to tell you they need their nails clipped or their teeth brushed but all of these care activities are vital to maintaining the health and happiness of your pet.

Dogs everywhere need a lot of care from their owners and this applies to even the most rugged of canines as they too will suffer if their coats are allowed to become tangled or full of fleas. These afflictions would make the life of any animal a miserable affair and for dogs this can be even worse due to their close association with people. Many of us really believe that dogs are intelligent enough to understand what we are telling them and the down side of this can be that they will know when they are neglected and feel sad as a result.

Your pet might not be quite this perceptive but even so you will both know if your house is full of fleas or your furniture scratched by unclipped nails! But pet maintenance extends beyond basic needs like tooth brushing and clipping and a number of breeders and dog lovers insist that the happiest of animals are those exposed to a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. This means that diet, grooming and exercise are combined to create a truly happy and healthy pet whose basic bodily care is balanced with mental stimulation and emotional wellbeing.

 

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