Why Professional Pet Grooming Matters Expert Care at Thonglor Pet

Bathing your pet is an activity that makes many pet owners shake their heads just hearing about it, since not only does our pet refuse to cooperate, but it may leave us with scratch marks to remember it by. In addition, new owners may lack experience or expert guidance on bathing, which can result in a bath that isn't clean enough, or worse, leave your pet with a bad memory that lasts a lifetime. That's why a pet grooming salon is a worthwhile solution for many owners.

Today, Thonglor Pet Hospital has some fun facts to share with all pet owners, whether it's frequently asked questions about pet bathing, how to prepare before and after a bath, or even which products to use for each type of pet. So if you're ready, keep reading for all the details in this article!

Why Do Dogs and Cats Need Bathing and Grooming?

Many people probably wonder why wild animals don't need baths, so why do our pets need to be bathed regularly? The answer is that pets have adapted to living in enclosed environments, or in safe, controlled living spaces. So animals kept as pets haven't needed to evolve the same immunity to dangerous diseases as animals living in the wild. Naturally, this makes pets more prone to illness, especially skin conditions and fungal infections, for example:

• Bacterial, yeast, and fungal infections -- these germs can commonly be found in normal environments, but various factors can trigger abnormal overgrowth, such as humidity, an unclean living space, or in some cases, the pet's own health, such as allergies, sensitive skin, or hormonal conditions.
• Parasites -- parasites or tiny creatures that make your pet uncomfortable and harm their skin, including ticks, fleas, mites, lice, or mange. All of these parasites cause itching, localized skin inflammation, hair loss, flaking, and can even cause the skin to thicken like elephant hide.
• Non-infectious abnormalities -- some pets can experience conditions similar to humans, such as hormonal imbalances, various allergies, autoimmune conditions, or common breed-specific diseases.

As you can see, there are many conditions related to proper hygiene care for pets, which can range from mild to severe for your dog or cat if not given proper attention. That's why bathing is one of the top priorities owners need to focus on.

How to Prepare and Care for Your Pet Before Bringing Them to a Pet Grooming Salon

Your pet is smarter than you think. Whenever a dog or cat experiences something bad, such as being hit, restrained, or even given an injection, when it comes time for a necessary activity like a vet visit or a bath, just hearing about it can make them run far away or show signs of fear.

So the first step before bringing your pet in for bathing and grooming is for owners to check their emotional state and feelings, perhaps by giving an extra reward after each bath, so your dog or cat learns that completing these activities earns them a reward. Furthermore, socializing your dog frequently can also help reduce fear of people or aggressive tendencies to some degree.

Next is checking your pet's overall health, since bathing can temporarily lower their immunity, which could worsen any existing illness. That's why many dog bathing and grooming salons have a policy of not accepting pets with serious contagious diseases, or pets who haven't been vaccinated yet, to prevent these germs from spreading to other pets.

And the final thing to know is that your pet must be free of fleas and ticks, since fleas and ticks can easily spread between pets, especially at a grooming salon. So regular flea and tick care is another important factor that helps keep your pet healthier.

However, choosing a good pet grooming salon is just as important as checking on your own pet. Choosing a salon that uses clean, safe equipment, provides gentle, non-irritating products, and is staffed by experienced, skilled, and well-trained employees will help ensure your pet receives professional, safe, and fast service.

Recommended Dr. Choice Shampoo for Those Who Want to Bathe Their Pet Themselves

After checking and preparing your pet according to the information in the previous section, if you find your pet has limitations for receiving grooming services, or if you simply want to bathe your pet yourself, choosing a gentle product is the answer for every type and kind of pet, since gentle ingredients help protect against risk for young pets, pets prone to allergies, or pets with skin sensitive to chemicals.

At our Thonglor Pet Hospital, we've chosen to use Dr.Choice gentle formula pet shampoo, made entirely from natural extracts. It's also free of parabens, which are carcinogenic to both humans and animals. It's available in 3 formulas: Kiss Me, Please Me, and Treat Me, and all share these key features:

• Made primarily from natural ingredients: turmeric, Acanthus ebracteatus, and Clinacanthus nutans
• Free of parabens and chemicals harmful to the skin of both humans and pets
• Long-lasting fragrance that helps promote relaxation
• Nourishes the skin with moisture to prevent dryness and itching, while nourishing hair roots for strong, shiny fur that doesn't shed easily
• Can be used regularly without leaving residue
• Has been used on every type of pet at Thonglor Pet Clinic on more than 100,000 animals

Thonglor Pet Hospital: A Full-Service Pet Grooming Salon and More

So if you're worried about bathing your dog, or don't have enough time to care for them, you can trust us to take care of you and your beloved pet at Thonglor Pet Hospital, a 24-hour animal hospital ready to serve you at more than 18 branches nationwide near you. Our grooming salon focuses on your pet's safety above all else, which is why we choose equipment and products that meet high standards and are gentle for every type of pet.

We're ready to provide bathing and coat trimming services, along with cat spaying/neutering services for pets of all sizes and breeds, with a team of specialist veterinarians, along with clean, sterile equipment and facilities of international quality, open to care for your pet 24 hours a day. Because we believe every illness deserves timely treatment, every problem your pet faces is our problem too. Trust us to care for your pet at Thonglor Pet Hospital