For many dog owners, their dog’s coat is a sense of pride. When it’s clean and soft, it not only looks good, but it’s more fun to snuggle with. A clean coat also helps your dog stay healthy and dogs loved to be petted and stroked; it makes them feel loved and important. Unfortunately, your dog’s coat can be a source of harm to both you and your pet.

Get your Dog Supplies and show your dog that you really care, You can find all your Dog Clothes and your doggy’s New Dog Beds today. You can find all this and more at Doggy Dog Supplies every day.

Because you see your dog’s coat each and every day, finding problems with it may not be too difficult. First, check for fleas and ticks. These freeloaders are a pest to your pet and your family. Fleas attach themselves to dogs, lay eggs, cause rashes and constant itching, and will eventually set up shop in your home. In addition, ticks carry diseases and can be a constant source of irritation to your pup.

To keep fleas and ticks out of your dog’s coat and out of your home, consider a monthly flea and tick application. Your vet can help you find one. If you bathe your pet at home, you may want to incorporate a flea shampoo. Also, spray your home and keep your yard and home clean; this will help make your environment a hostile place for fleas and ticks.

Keeping a clean home will help ward off fleas. Vacuum regularly, wash any bed covers or blankets your dog uses, and when you find a flea or tick, kill it via drowning. And, remember not to put yard waste like grass clippings or wet leaves in a sealed trash can. This makes for a fine flea and tick breading ground.

If your dog has a history of ticks, or spends a lot of time outdoors or in the woods, make it a point to check his coat regularly. Pay special attention to his ears, armpits, and belly. Ticks like warm, dark places. If you find a tick, make sure to get its entire body off your dog. If you only get the body, the sucker will remain in the dog. Additionally, if the tick leaves a wound, watch it closely and consider calling a vet.

The food you give your dog can also help with his coat. Check the ingredients and read the label before making a purchase. Some kibble actually works to improve the coat via vitamins and nutrients. Also, a good brushing will help your dog’s coat look its best by removing lose hairs, knots, and other debris he may have picked up.