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Wednesday 20 January 2021

Grooming Needs Of A Devon Rex


The Devon Rex is a breed of cat that has thin and curly-looking hair. This cat’s appearance is brought about by its recessive genes.

Its fur is may break easily simply by brushing. The skin glands release oil, which is essential for the health of the Devon Rex. In most cases, the skin oil is distributed throughout the cat’s body. Since its hair coat is thin, the skin oil may accumulate on the surface. The oil secreted can cause the cat to look greasy. Even the nail bed can also appear greasy.

Because of this characteristic, the Devon Rex has special grooming needs that must be given daily. Brushing the cat’s fur should be gentle, to avoid hair breakage. Keeping the cat well-groomed is also essential to keep the oil secretion from rubbing off on the furniture, bed, and other places that the cat usually stays.

Any sign of skin and/or hair coat issue should be brought to the attention of a best veterinarians Leesburg VA

Wednesday 5 September 2018

How to Bathe your Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers should be bathed once every few months unless they are extremely dirty or muddy. A regular brushing can be done every few days to help remove dead hair and keep the coat from matting. When bathing, decide ahead of time if you’re going to bathe indoors or outdoors. For indoors, introduce your dog to the bathtub ahead of time. Place him in it without water so he can get used to the tub. Place a rubber mat on the bottom to prevent slipping. Turn the water on low and let your pup play in it. Pour warm water over your dog’s coat and add vet approved shampoo. Work into a lather and rinse thoroughly. Only use a conditioner if recommended by the vet. Squeeze the hanging hair to remove access water. Towel dry before letting your dog roam free in the home. For more tips, give your vet Leesburg, VA a call.