All Grooming Articles

15 Articles

How Often to Bathe and Groom a Dog

How Often to Bathe and Groom a Dog

Dr. Whitney Miller

Find answers to the most common dog bathing questions. From how often you should you bathe your pup based on their coat and breed.

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How to Clean Your Dog's Ears 101

How to Clean Your Dog's Ears 101

Dr. Sara Farmer

Cleaning your dog's ears is an essential part of a great grooming routine. Click here for the step-by-step Petco guide on how to clean your dog's ears.

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Puppy Dandruff: Dry, Flaky Skin in Puppies

Puppy Dandruff: Dry, Flaky Skin in Puppies

Petco’s Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Puppy dandruff is a normal skin condition that occurs due to underactive sebaceous glands. Learn more about symptoms and management of dandruff in puppies on PetCoach.

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What Vaccinations Does My Dog Need Before Going to the Groomer?

What Vaccinations Does My Dog Need Before Going to the Groomer?

Dr. Chris Pinard

In a professional grooming environment, your pet will be exposed to many other dogs. For this reason, grooming facilities have rules regarding the vaccination status of your pet.

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8 Causes of Dog Dandruff (And How to Treat It)

8 Causes of Dog Dandruff (And How to Treat It)

Dr. JoAnna Pendergrass

A shiny, glossy coat is beautiful on a dog. What’s not so beautiful is dandruff: white flakes of dead skin cells.

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears

Sara Farmer, DVM

Are your dog's ears dirty? The brown gunk buildup you see is actually earwax. Read on for some common mistakes owners make, and some dog ear cleaning tips.

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Golden Retriever Grooming Guide

Golden Retriever Grooming Guide

Petco’s Animal Care

Wondering if you are grooming your golden retriever correctly? Take the guesswork out & keep your pet looking great with our vet-approved grooming guide!

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Know the Difference Between Seasonal Dog Shedding & Something More Serious

Know the Difference Between Seasonal Dog Shedding & Something More Serious

Wendy Weinand

Learn how to spot regular dog shedding and observe if it’s something more serious. Excessive dog scratching and other signs could mean a trip to the vet.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Your Pet's First Groom at a Salon

7 Questions to Ask Before Your Pet's First Groom at a Salon

Animal Care & Education Team

Pup looking a little shaggy? Take a look at these 7 questions to ask your groomer before booking a grooming appointment.

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How to Get Skunk Smell off Your Dog

How to Get Skunk Smell off Your Dog

Animal Care & Education Team

It can be stressful to deal with a dog that has been sprayed by a skunk. Find out how to get rid of the skunk smell on your dog, and how long the smell will last.

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Groomlish: a Dog Grooming Glossary

Groomlish: a Dog Grooming Glossary

Wendy Weinand

Here are a few common terms and phrases that are used around professional grooming salons to explain everyday procedures and coat trims.

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How to Cut Dog Nails and Why It's Important

How to Cut Dog Nails and Why It's Important

Animal Care & Education Team

Learn more about dog nail trimming and paw caring for your pet to help them look good and feel great.

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How to Comb Out Your Dog's Matted Fur

How to Comb Out Your Dog's Matted Fur

Animal Care & Education Team

Learn how to get mats out of dog hair or determine if you need a professional groomers help!

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Lather, Rinse, Repeat: Puppy Shampoos to Try

Lather, Rinse, Repeat: Puppy Shampoos to Try

Animal Care & Education Team

Trying to find the best puppy shampoo for your dog? Learn how you can choose the right solution for your pet based on their fur and skin needs.

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How Often Should You Brush Your Dog? Tips Based on Your Pet's Coat

How Often Should You Brush Your Dog? Tips Based on Your Pet's Coat

Animal Care & Education Team

How often should you brush your dog? Which brush or comb should you use? Learn what your dog needs in terms of grooming based on their coat length.

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