Blunt End Safety Scissor, Straight Dressing Scissors

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Doing this step in a bathtub would be ideal for the next step, which is the bath. Take that time to clean their eyes, faces, and ears. Your Shih Tzu will be much happier and healthier once you trim their nails, too.

Have you enjoyed reading the tutorial? Please tell us in the comment section below. We hope that our detailed recommendations of home grooming your Shih Tzu have been as helpful to you as we have intended them to be. Please read this information sheet from GOSH alongside the patient information leaflet (PIL) provided by the manufacturer. If you do not have a copy of the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet please talk to your pharmacist. A few products do not have a marketing authorisation (licence) as a medicine and therefore there is no PIL. So, wet a cotton ball and use it to gently remove mucus, dried tears, or debris around the shih Tzu eyes area. While you’re at it, clean the whole face. Repeat until there’s nothing to clean, then pat dry. Remember to do this step daily or every other day. 5. Can Anybody Hear Me? Antiseptic cream – There are lots of different brands available and many pharmacies sell generic (own-label) creams too.

Slice Scissors to Keep You Safe

Safety scissors: they aren’t just for children anymore. Staying safe is important at any age, so while it’s particularly important to provide young people with scissors that aren’t dangerous, we should look for the same level of safety for adults, too. What Makes Safety Scissors Safe? Secure your dog’s face by holding them by the chin hair or muzzle. Then, comb your dog’s hair around the eyes forward. Next, only use your round-ended scissors, thinning scissors and hold them parallel to the eyes, as opposed to pointing towards them. The Pointed-Tip Scissors work for adults who need to initiate their cuts with a puncture. The finger holes are slightly larger and fit most adult hands.

Many adults won’t be able to comfortably fit their hands and fingers into scissors made for small hands, so they’ll need to look for appropriately sized handles. Slice Scissors to Keep You Safe Soft brush: A soft brush is all you’ll need for a short-haired guinea pig. They are also useful for brushing closer to a longer-haired guinea pig’s face. Sun cream or lotion – Even though it is not that hot in the UK, sun cream or lotion is important to protect against sun damage. You can buy generic types of sun cream or lotion which often work out cheaper than brand names and some types come in special coloured formulations for children. Lot sof information about staying safe in the sun is available from Cancer Research Sun Smart.

While brushing their teeth doesn’t seem like a necessity at first, it will make all the difference in your dog’s breath and dental health. What Tools Do I Need to Groom My Shih Tzu?

If your dog is already dealing with mats, consider using a de-matting spray and/or tool, but do it when the dog is in a calm mood so that it won’t be unpleasant. 2. Express the Anal Glands The idea of grooming your toy dog at home sounds overwhelming, but there are many things that you can do without the help of a professional groomer. However, it never hurts to watch videos or any visual tutorials to guide you along the way, especially when working around your dog’s sensitive areas. Insect repellent – Mosquitoes and other biting insects are becoming more common in the UK, so it is sensible to keep some insect repellent handy for the summer months. You can buy this as liquid or cream to smooth over the skin or as a spray. Some have very strong smells so you might have to try a few types before finding one you like.With a Shih Tzu, especially one that is always hanging outdoors or swimming, the wax and bacteria build-up is much more excessive because they have long, floppy ears that seal in excess moisture. Also, ear hair grows everywhere, including the outer ear and inside the ear canal. Express what, now?” If you’re new to this topic, anal sacs or glands refer to scent glands that exist on both sides of the dog’s rectum. These scent glands help your dog mark their territory and communicate with other dogs. Shih Tzu have a plush coat of hair that can be a lot to handle on warmer days, especially for the dog. So, shaving their long hair initially sounds like a good idea. In fact, it is the only way to go if the dog is full of mats because trying to remove too many will be painful for your little Shih Tzu. For a short-haired guinea pig, you should only need the soft brush to remove loose hairs. How to remove a small tangle from your guinea pig’s hair

Also, bathing requires a neutral dog shampoo and a conditioner for needed moisture and extra de-tangling. To dry your Shih Tzu, bring a towel to pat them down and a blow dryer to, well, blow dry them.Regardless of the tools, it is essential that you only cut the white part of the nail, as the pink part contains live tissue and should be left untouched, just like you wouldn’t want clippers to come near the bodies of your nails. You may have thought that you’re done, but you’re not. Shampoos are essential for all dogs, but conditioners are also essential for Shih Tzu, as they help de-tangle the hair even further and give the shih tzu’s coat the shine it deserves. Once again, rinse, then use a towel and a hairdryer to dry your dog. 4. Clean These Puppy Eyes While some adult scissors may feature longer blades, length is only preferable if you’re regularly making long cuts through material that can be cut easily. The force of the cut is greatest at the blade pivot point, so to cut tougher materials, you’re better off with shorter blades. And if you need to cut anything more intricate than a straight line, the maneuverability of short blades is helpful. So, grab your round-ended scissors after you spread your dog’s toes apart and trim the hairs. Pulling the hairs upwards before trimming helps you do it safely.