Teeth & Ears - Utah Mobile Dog Grooming
Keeping your dog’s teeth clean is of utmost importance as some oral conditions can actually be life-threatening. A professional cleaning is recommended at least once a year, but daily brushing at home is vital to maintaining oral health.
If the thought of brushing your dog’s teeth every single day makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Let’s face it: brushing your dog’s teeth is not easy or glamorous or even remotely fun. If you’re like many, it probably begins with a chase around the house, toothbrush in hand. Once you’ve managed to catch him, you have to restrain him while simultaneously holding his head and exposing his teeth. Does this sound vaguely familiar? This is where mobile pet grooming makes things a little bit easier for you. While we don’t come out daily and you’ll still have the aforementioned struggle, we do offer teeth brushing as part of any of our grooming services. By having your dog’s teeth brushed each time he is bathed, clipped, or groomed, you’ll know that he’s getting a good regular cleaning and any efforts you make are adding to it. Tooth CareOur groomers are trained in proper tooth brushing techniques to ensure that your dog receives a thorough cleaning and assessment. Periodontal disease has been found to be the most prevalent disease in dogs and cats, and studies have actually shown that by age 4, up to 85% of dogs have it. Because of this, our groomers will always report any signs of diseases or other concerns with the teeth or gums so that you can follow up with your veterinarian.
The teeth are cleaned with a specially designed toothbrush and toothpaste. We gently expose the dog’s teeth and gums and carefully brush each surface. Most dogs will not allow the inside surfaces of their teeth to be cleaned, but we always take care to thoroughly brush all of the exterior areas as well as the canines and molars since plaque and tartar tend to build up on these teeth. |
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The teeth are cleaned with a specially designed toothbrush and toothpaste. We gently expose the dog’s teeth and gums and carefully brush each surface. Most dogs will not allow the inside surfaces of their teeth to be cleaned, but we always take care to thoroughly brush all of the exterior areas as well as the canines and molars since plaque and tartar tend to build up on these teeth.
If you are concerned about your dog’s breath or our groomer notices an issue, we offer a tooth gel treatment. The groomer simply dispenses a couple of drops of gel into your dog’s mouth and allows it to coat the gums and teeth. After this, dental treats are a great way to keep their teeth healthy and combat bad breath.
If you are concerned about your dog’s breath or our groomer notices an issue, we offer a tooth gel treatment. The groomer simply dispenses a couple of drops of gel into your dog’s mouth and allows it to coat the gums and teeth. After this, dental treats are a great way to keep their teeth healthy and combat bad breath.
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Ear Care
After teeth, the ears are the next most important thing that need to be checked and cleaned regularly but are often overlooked. Dogs can often get weeds and other foreign matter stuck in their ears as well as other infections that can be life-threatening. Ear cleaning is a delicate process that requires knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of dog’s ears as well as the proper tools. While you should regularly inspect the ears for any foreign objects or signs of infection, full cleaning should always be left to professionals.
Our ear cleaning session begins with a thorough inspection of the ears. If we see any signs of infection or other concerns, we always inform you so that you can schedule a follow-up with your veterinarian. If there are any major concerns, we may recommend that you see your vet prior to us doing an ear cleaning. Once assessed a medicated powder is put in each ear and allowed to set as we continue.
Next, we remove any hair that has grown into the ear canal. While tempting, it is important that removing hair from the ears always be done professionally. We never go more than about half an inch into the ear opening to avoid harming the ear.
The powder that was placed in the ear dries out any wax and hair while also absorbing any moisture and making everything easier to remove. The groomer will use a tool called hemostats to reach in and remove anything that shouldn’t be there. Hemostats are kept sterilized and are cleaned immediately after removing any matter from the ear. During this process, the groomer looks for any signs of infection or other concerns.
Finally, a cleaning solution is applied to a cotton ball and the ear canal is gently cleaned. The ears are checked again to make sure that all of the powder was removed, and the process is complete. It is important to note that while it is okay to use a cotton ball around the outside of the ear opening if you notice anything that needs to be cleaned, a cotton swab or q-tip should never be used in a dog’s ears.
Our ear cleaning session begins with a thorough inspection of the ears. If we see any signs of infection or other concerns, we always inform you so that you can schedule a follow-up with your veterinarian. If there are any major concerns, we may recommend that you see your vet prior to us doing an ear cleaning. Once assessed a medicated powder is put in each ear and allowed to set as we continue.
Next, we remove any hair that has grown into the ear canal. While tempting, it is important that removing hair from the ears always be done professionally. We never go more than about half an inch into the ear opening to avoid harming the ear.
The powder that was placed in the ear dries out any wax and hair while also absorbing any moisture and making everything easier to remove. The groomer will use a tool called hemostats to reach in and remove anything that shouldn’t be there. Hemostats are kept sterilized and are cleaned immediately after removing any matter from the ear. During this process, the groomer looks for any signs of infection or other concerns.
Finally, a cleaning solution is applied to a cotton ball and the ear canal is gently cleaned. The ears are checked again to make sure that all of the powder was removed, and the process is complete. It is important to note that while it is okay to use a cotton ball around the outside of the ear opening if you notice anything that needs to be cleaned, a cotton swab or q-tip should never be used in a dog’s ears.