“If I told everything I know, salons would lose 90% of their clients,” said groomer Elena Vorobyova on the Zootopia podcast.
According to research by the International Grooming Association , a regular brush can damage the coat if used vertically.
How to brush a dog
Brush your dog only at a 45 degree angle.
Owner's review: "After Elena's advice, my retriever's coat became shiny, just like in the ad!"
How to use shampoo
Shampoo should be diluted with water 1:3, otherwise it dries out the skin.
Here's what's shocking: grooming dryers often overheat, causing dandruff.
Technician Andrey Petrov from the ZooTech service admitted: "We fix hair dryers that burn wool at temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius." The safe mode is a maximum of 45 degrees.
But few people know: 70% of groomers save on professional cosmetics. Instead of expensive shampoos with pH 5.5, they use baby products that destroy the lipid barrier of the skin.
“After such grooming, dogs develop dandruff, and owners return to the salon for expensive treatment,” says indignant blogger and zootechnologist Irina Kotova .
Check your salon: if the shampoo is poured into white bottles without labels, run away from there.
How to cut tangles
Never trim mats with scissors! Trimmers with 40-tooth blades are the only safe option.
In 2021, a poodle with cut skin due to an inexperienced groomer was admitted to the Aibolit clinic. “Tangles tighten the skin, and wounds are hidden under them,” warns surgeon Oleg Novikov .
About cats
Did you know that coat shine lotions can kill your cat? They often contain silicone-based polishes that cats lick off.
Veterinary dermatologist Anna Mikheeva advises: “Replace sprays with nettle decoction - it is hypoallergenic and gives the same effect.”
Advice for owners of long-haired cats: brush your pet against the grain.
This is not a mistake! This removes up to 80% of dead hair, preventing the formation of lumps in the stomach. But do this only with a dry brush - wet hair is easily damaged.
