Puppy – Dog

Mikki Puppy Grooming Kit

PUPPY GROOMING KITS

The Mikki puppy grooming kit is an ideal starter pack to use on your new puppy.  All puppies need grooming and this should be started as soon as you get your new puppy.  It will help it to get used to being groomed as well as keeping its coat clean, detangled and free from any fleas or dirt.

It comes complete with a rubber slicker brush, a comb and a flea comb too.  The best deals are usually the ones that are online. You can buy in the comfort of your own home without queuing in shops or car park fees.  The Mikki puppy grooming kitis great value for money too getting three tools in one kit.

The slicker brush removes the loose dead hair and this is used for both moulting and none moulting puppies.

If your puppy has been out in the garden or is particularly dirty, then it would be best to cover the floor with some papers or old towels.  You might even consider wearing an apron. Start at the back of the neck and gently brush down to the tail.  Continue the same brush strokes until the whole back and side areas are covered.  Next move onto the head and ears, keeping the brush strokes to the same way that the hair grows.

The tummy can be particularly tricky to do so here are two suggestions how to brush that area.  Either hold your puppy upright by underneath it’s chest and front legs so it’s standing on it’s back legs and brush down from the neck to the groin.  Two reasons why this method can be tricky, firstly the puppy will be wobbly on it’s hind legs and will struggle against you as all the puppy’s weight will be on it’s hind legs.  Secondly your hands holding beneath the puppy’s upper chest means that access to brush the puppy’s front underarms and top chest will be restricted.

The second suggestion is to turn your puppy onto it’s back on your lap or on the floor where you can start to brush right under the mouth and neck area.  You now have free access to lift each underarm to brush then continue down the tummy towards the groin and inside thigh.  You puppy will probably prefer this method as they are more stable without restrictions besides the fact that every puppy likes their tummy rubbed!  It’s just in this case it’s brushing their tummy instead.

Always leave the legs till last as they usually are the most dirtiest of the whole body.  Make sure your puppy is standing upright then proceed to push each leg from the top of the leg to the paw.  Check each paw after each walk as the paws could have grit, tarmac, chewing gum or a thorn stuck with the pad itself.  This could cause some discomfort for your puppy as well as expensive vet bills.  Remember prevention is better than cure!

After you have used the slicker brush on the whole of your puppy, you can use the comb that is supplied in the Mikki puppy grooming pack to remove any tangles within the hair.  This will more than likely be under the tummy area, especially if they are a small breed, and on each leg.

If you have been walking through the park with your puppy or playing in the garden it would be wise to check you puppy’s coat with the flea comb.  The flea comb is the third tool that is included in the grooming kit.

Fleas can occur at any time not just when your puppy is in a grassland area.  Puppies can catch fleas from other dogs too as well as plants.  Fleas can breed very quickly and need to be controlled as soon as possible before it can spread into your home and onto all the puppy’s bedding and toys, as well as your furniture and carpets before they get onto humans.  Using the flea comb that is supplied with the pack with greatly reduce the risk to your puppy along with a keen eye.

When using the flea comb, try combing the hair in opposite motion to the growth of hair, this way you can clearly see the puppy hair and clean skin. Any fleas that are there will be clear to the naked eye ad they will be very quick to move within the puppy hair.

If you do notice that your puppy has fleas, there are many treatments out on the market which will kill the fleas.  If left untreated, your puppy will continue scratching to such a degree that they can rub their hair and skin so they are left balding and bleeding.  Remember it is better to notice any change in your puppy’s hair and skin using a flea comb regularly than to have your puppy in some discomfort and more expensive vet bills.

The slicker brush and comb are essential after bathing your puppy too.  Being a responsible dog owner means always looking out for the welfare of your puppy.  Your puppy will be a happy puppy when cleaned and groomed daily.

Why not buy a Mikki puppy grooming kit today for your puppy or for someone your know?  They make a great gift at any time of the season, especially for the puppy.  It is great value for money as it contains the three tools you will need to use on a regular basis.  This will save you money than buying all three separately.  What are you waiting for?  Do it today!  You’re puppy’s worth it.