Grooming and brushing your dog is a very important part of caring for your dog. Brushing your dog regularly will keep their coat in good condition help prevent their fur from matting and reduce the amount of hair that ends up on your furniture and clothes. The natural oils released, when brushing their coat, will help keep their coat shiny and healthy too. As there are many different types of brushes to choose from in the grooming section of a pet store, you are probably asking yourself; “how do I choose a dog brush”?
In this article, we will discuss the most common types of dog brushes so that you can easily find the right brush to groom your dog with.
Types of Dog Brushes
Each dog’s coat is different and therefore you have to consider the type of coat your dog has when choosing the right brush. There are also certain brushes designed for certain needs, for example, some will help remove lose hair, some will help get rid of nasty tangles and some will assist during shedding season. Our quick guide below will help you choose the right brush for your dog:
- Dog Brush for Short Hair: When searching for a brush that would work best for a short-haired dog, it is advisable to look for a brush that has soft bristles. These brushes will work well to remove loose and dead hair, as well as promote natural oil production and move these oils throughout your dog's coat to keep it shiny, soft, and healthy.
- Dog Brush for Long Hair: For a dog with long hair, a pin brush often works wonders. These brushes will typically have long bristles that are spaced further apart from one another. They will be able to work through a long coat easily and evenly distribute the natural oils throughout the coat.
- Dog Brush for Detangling: If your dog has long hair, you will want to keep a detangling brush on hand. These brushes are able to work through the knots and tangles and if used regularly, it will help prevent your dog’s fur from matting. Matted fur can be quite uncomfortable for your pet and very difficult to brush through which then requires chunks of hair to be cut out.
- Dog Brush for Shedding: When your dog starts shedding, it can cause havoc in the home. You’ll find hair everywhere; on the carpet, couch, your clothes, and in every corner of your home. Deshedding brushes are a must-have tool for most pet owners as. Some dogs shed throughout the year and some shed during certain seasons, but using a deshedding brush will go a long way to helping keep your dogs coat in good condition and your home free of hair.
Absolute Pets stocks a wide variety of dog brushes online as well as in store, giving you access to the best brushes for your dog. Browse the Absolute Pets online store to find the perfect brush for your dog.
We hope you found this helpful. If you need any further advice on finding the best brush for your best friend, pop into any Absolute Pets store or email us on info@absolutepets.com and we will gladly assist you.
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