Dog Brush

Description

.Getting the right brush for your dog might just be as important as getting the right food for your dog. Brushing is a crucial way to keep your canine healthy apart from the fact that it will make your dog look stylish. And even though hair brushing is essential, it serves many other functions which many dog owners are unaware of.

Importance of Using a Dog Slicker Brush

Hair brushing helps to clean and massage the skin of the dog but it also helps stimulate the release of a useful oil known as sebum. Sebum is released by the sebaceous gland which is located at the base of the hair follicle when the hair is gently tugged from a slicker brush. Brushing will then spread the sebum, coating, lubricating and protecting the hair shaft which results in a healthy glow of the hair surface and also provides more flexibility to the hair. Therefore, more frequent brushing will lead to healthier hair, easier to be managed and style. Brushing also helps to remove trapped dirt, scales, and oils from the hair, keeping it clean.

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Why use a slicker brush for dogs?

Slicker brushes have fine, short metal bristles and mainly used to further smooth out the hair of the dog after using the basic pin brush. It is also used to remove mats from long coats of dog’s fur especially those longer haired dogs such as the Cocker Spaniels, Terriers, and even Golden Retrievers. Some designs also have a self-cleaning option. where the hair can be lifted up from the base of the brush with just a push of a button, allowing you to remove the hair easily from the brush. The metal bristles are sharp. Thus it is not advisable to use them near the dog’s eyes. However, for dogs with a thin coat of hair, a slicker brush may be harsh for them.