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The Importance of Regularly Grooming Your Pet

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Naperville Animal Hospital
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Regular grooming of pets has numerous health benefits. It lowers the risk of infections, parasites, rashes and other skin issues by brushing fur. Grooming also allows owners to closely inspect their pet for any abnormalities. Additional benefits include keeping paw pads clean so dogs can properly release heat through their feet. Regular grooming is an important part of preventative healthcare for pets.

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The Importance of Regularly Grooming Your Pet By Naperville Animal Hospital
Introduction Naperville Animal Hospital, located in Naperville, Illinois, is led by a highly trained and dedicated staff of veterinarians and animal specialists. Naperville Animal Hospital provides a diverse array of services, including adoption, grooming, and boarding. While certain health issues with pets are hereditary or develop with age, a number of problems can be prevented by simple grooming and hygienic measures. Grooming practices range from simple measures such as brushing an animals fur to more intensive procedures such as anal gland expression. Grooming an animal not only lowers the risk of contracting infections or parasites, but also serves as a therapeutic exercise that benefits a pets mental well-being.
Regularly Grooming Your Pet By regularly brushing a dog or cat, owners reduce the likelihood of the animal developing rashes or other skin afflictions. Brushing also allows owners to become familiar with their pet's bodies and notice any growths or abnormalities that should be mentioned to a veterinarian. Many owners are unaware of some of the additional benefits of pet grooming. For example, dogs release heat not only through their mouths when panting, but also through the pads in their feet. By keeping these pads clean and free of excess fur, owners promote proper air circulation through the animal's body.

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The Importance of Regularly Grooming Your Pet

  • 1. The Importance of Regularly Grooming Your Pet By Naperville Animal Hospital
  • 2. Introduction Naperville Animal Hospital, located in Naperville, Illinois, is led by a highly trained and dedicated staff of veterinarians and animal specialists. Naperville Animal Hospital provides a diverse array of services, including adoption, grooming, and boarding. While certain health issues with pets are hereditary or develop with age, a number of problems can be prevented by simple grooming and hygienic measures. Grooming practices range from simple measures such as brushing an animals fur to more intensive procedures such as anal gland expression. Grooming an animal not only lowers the risk of contracting infections or parasites, but also serves as a therapeutic exercise that benefits a pets mental well-being.
  • 3. Regularly Grooming Your Pet By regularly brushing a dog or cat, owners reduce the likelihood of the animal developing rashes or other skin afflictions. Brushing also allows owners to become familiar with their pet's bodies and notice any growths or abnormalities that should be mentioned to a veterinarian. Many owners are unaware of some of the additional benefits of pet grooming. For example, dogs release heat not only through their mouths when panting, but also through the pads in their feet. By keeping these pads clean and free of excess fur, owners promote proper air circulation through the animal's body.