Dog Grooming Service & 3 Important Guides to Know in Malaysia

(Image retrieved from: https://www.petprofessional.com.au/info-centre/dog-grooming-avoiding-injuries-and-what-to-do-when-they-happen/ )For the past years, you had been accustomed to sending your best friend for dog grooming at a pet salon regularly for their cleanliness as well as skin health but then, the pandemic hit. Consequently, you begin to do dog grooming or get a dog grooming service to your home by yourself or with your household’s assistance and we understand that this can be tiring, feeling like a chore over time. Worry not, feeling tired of to do dog grooming is not a crime nor does it mean that you do not love your pet. It means that you are human and there is always a way to assist you in getting your dogs a great pet grooming experience even without sending them to a grooming salon. This is where House of Paws comes into play, a mobile pet grooming service provided in a mobile pet truck, elevating your pet grooming overall experience. With door to door visit dog grooming service, you can definitely save you from travel and hassle.

Who is House of Paws?

House of Paws is based in the Klang Valley and solely offers mobile pet grooming, which means we will come to your doorstep and get your dogs or cats a good shower. It’s easier for pet owners who are unable or unwilling to visit pet salons owing to the pandemic. Regular grooming is crucial for a variety of reasons for your dog, including keeping your furry best friend tidy and healthy. To make a booking for our dog grooming service, always contact us through WhatsApp or quick call. Read also: Tips for Cat Grooming

Why Is Dog Grooming Important?

We know that grooming your furry best friend will give them comfort from the cleanliness but there are more beyond the appearance when you have your dogs groomed. Let’s see why grooming your dogs is important.

1. Comfort and Clean

Grooming your dog has a similar effect to you washing your own hair, which feels good and helps prevent future scalp troubles- skin problems for your dog. Cleaning your dog’s eyes with specially made pet eye wipes, for example, helps eliminate existing tear stains and debris that could cause duct obstruction. Meanwhile, combing your dog on a regular basis to eliminate little tangles means fewer huge mats will form over time, sparing you and your dog the aggravation.

2. Keeping Health in Check

The next thing which makes grooming important is that it allows you to become familiar with your dog’s body. For example, combing your pet after a game of fetch in the yard doubles as a chance to check for fleas and ticks. If you brush your dog’s teeth on a regular basis, you’ll be more likely to notice when something appears or smells unusual. You may detect a sore place in their paws when clipping their nails. You’ll be better informed about any potential difficulties you should bring up with your veterinarian if you groom on a regular basis.

3. Cleaner Home

Grooming not only makes your dog look and feel great, but it also keeps your house clean! The more hair you trap in the brush or wash out while shampooing, the less hair will shed on your couch and carpets. Not to mention that you’d rather cuddle with a newly bathed, fresh-smelling dog than one who looks like they just rolled in the mud a week ago. (paws, n.d.) Whatsapp Now

Types of Dog Coat

Now that you are informed about the importance of dog grooming, let’s see how often you should groom your dog. The regularity of pet grooming depends on the thickness of your furry best friends’ fur and its type.

Silky Coats

Silky coats are difficult to work with because they keep growing. A silky coat can grow to engulf a dog’s eyes, nose, and mouth if left unattended for long enough, so acute matting is also a possibility. Obviously, none of this is ideal, which is why you should trim a silky coat every four to six weeks at the very least.

Thick Undercoats

Heaps of dog breeds have a thick undercoat that protects them from both the cold and the heat in the winter and summer. A grooming procedure once every three months helps keep the undercoat in good shape. Keep in mind that you should never shave a thick undercoat, for it will expose your dog to the elements in the environment.

Oily Coats

Keeping an oily coat in good condition can cause distress for you because a greasy coat can quickly deteriorate if not properly cared for, resulting in an unpleasant odour as well as a slew of other issues. Labrador retrievers, Basset hounds, and Newfoundland dogs are among the most popular oily-coat breeds. These and similar canines should be bathed once a week.

Double Coats

Both short and long-haired dogs have been reported to have double coats. Seasonal shedding happens in both instances. You won’t have to bathe your dog as regularly as you would with a single-coat breed because of this shedding schedule which is advantageous. Grooming is only required four times a year for both short and long-haired canines.

Long Coats

While maintaining a long coat in perfect condition can be difficult, it is not impossible. You can keep your long-coated dog’s coat free of knots and clumps by grooming them once every 4-6 weeks.

Short Coats

Short-coat breeds are preferred by many dog owners because they require less attention than their long-coat relatives. You will be required to bathe your dog once every 1-3 months to keep its short coat in good shape. If you want to brush your dog more frequently, do so, but if you detect excessive shedding, stop and make an appointment with a groomer. (City, 2019) When you send your dogs to House of Paws, you will be able to maintain their health and the condition of their skin and fur.

Below are the services provided by House of Paws, both full and basic packages:

House of Paws Services and the Details	Basic Package	Full Package
Bath	Yes	Yes
Shampoo & Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Anal Gland Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Towel & Blow Dry	Yes	Yes
Ear Clean Up	Yes	Yes
Nail Clipping	Yes	Yes
Sanitary Trim (includes clipping under paw, between footpad, underneath abdomen, and excessive hair at anal area)	Yes	Yes
Extra Coat Scissoring / Clipping	–	Yes
Extra Combing & Brushing	–	Yes
Coat Styling	–	Yes
Dematt or Detick*	–	–

*Keep in mind that severe matting might need veterinary medical expertise instead of a pet groomer, for the severe cases will cause pain to the pet. Not to mention, if your cats are infested heavily with fleas or ticks, then sending them to the veterinary clinic would be the best choice.

Dog Grooming Price List

>Size	Basic Package		Full Package
>Size	Standard Price	Value Buy Combo (3 x Basic Packages)	Standard Price	Value Buy Combo (3 x Full Packages)
S (1-7.9kg)	RM 115	RM 328 (- RM17)	RM 190	RM 542 (- RM28)
M (8-15kg)	RM 160	RM 456 (- RM24)	RM 230	RM 656 (- RM34)
L	RM 180	RM 513 (- RM27)	RM 250	RM 713 (- RM37)
XL	RM 210	RM 599 (- RM31)	RM 280	RM 799 (- RM41)
Dematting	Not Applicable		+ RM 45
Deticking	Not Applicable		+ RM 45
Medicated Bath	+ RM 50		+ RM 50

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References

Guides to Dog Grooming Service