Title: The Tips and Tricks to Keeping Your Akita Dog's Coat
Looking Its Best
Author: Nick Jameson
When it comes time to groom your Akita there are several things
to keep in mind that are breed specific. Most Akita dogs don't
care about how they look like as long as they are happy rolling
on the ground or on something stinky they found destroying the
beauty in their coat. However, dog owners do not want this and
as much as possible, they would like their Akita dogs looking
their best. This is where experts come into play by creating dog
grooming salon. Dog grooming salons are experts in keeping their
coats looking shiny and healthy. The cost of dog grooming in pet
salons is reasonable because the professionals will take care of
all the fuss. However, for numerous reasons, not all people
choose to use this routine, some don't even bother bringing
their dogs into a grooming salon because they would rather do it
themselves.
If you are one of those people who would rather groom your
Akita dog by themselves, there are some things that you should
keep in mind in order to keep your dog's coat looking their
best. The first thing is that Akitas ; especially those with
long hair should be combed and brushed two to three times a
week. Akita dogs that possess thick undercoats must be combed
out weekly. This will speed up the process of shedding and may
avoid the hair from falling into the furniture and carpets. Dogs
that have shorter hair need to be brushed frequently also to
keep their hair healthy. It is also important that the fleas be
treated at this time.
The best thing to use in combing your Akita dog's hair and
undercoat is the shedding comb. It has a tooth design with long
teeth that pull the dead hair and the undercoat. It also has
small teeth that collect the loose hair of the dog and it also
the best tool to remove the matted hair. You may also use an
undercoat rake for Akita dogs that have thick coats.
Another thing to remember is bathing. Though bathing is very
important in keeping your dog's coat fresh, this should not
always be done. Veterinarians suggest that an Akita dog be
bathed not more than once a month because over bathing can cause
the dog's skin to become dry and may lead to itching which
eventually may lead to infection. If you want to bath your dog
more than once a month, it is necessary for you to use an aloe
shampoo with conditioner.
The dogs coat should also be checked frequently to see if they
have cuts, fleas, rashes, ticks, burrs and bumps that might
attack their coats. There is a need to treat this with
appropriate application of medication or antibiotics. Flea and
allergies should be treated as soon as possible because this can
cause them skin eruptions. It should also be kept in mind that
healthy skin and coat starts with a good diet. If the coat of
your Akita dog is dull or the skin of the dog appears itchy, the
dog might need to change their diet however, fatty supplements
and vitamins will eliminate such problems.
As mentioned, professional groomers are available for grooming
your dog. They also clean ears and clip the dog's nails. If you
can't maintain your dogs coat by yourself, you can bring them to
pet salons where there are experts to do this job. Your Akita
dog only asks for a little in exchange for the limitless love
and loyalty they give. Helping them become healthy is the least
you can do for them.
About The Author: Nick Jameson writes for the Akita Dog
Training and Care site http://www.AkitaAns
site out for more information on buying, training and caring for
the wonderful Akita dog breed.
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