Lesson 2 – Bathing & Grooming

1. Lesson 2 – Bathing & Grooming Veterinary Science Mr. Dieckhoff

2. How do you get ready in the morning? • Do you brush your hair? How? • Do you take a shower or bath?

3. Brushing Techniques • Use Slicker Type Brush for longhaired dogs and cats • Use a bristled brush for shorthaired dogs and cats • Shedding blade – remove coat

4. Removing Mats & Burrs • Wire Comb • Mat Splitter • Electric hair clipper

5. Is this lady bathing this dog correctly?

6. Bathing • Proper restrain is the KEY • Never leave unattended in tub (especially retrained) • Shampoo should have at least 5 minutes contact time with skin • Wear eye-wear and apron • Start at head and move to tail • Cats – use mat so can grab onto • Cage dryers – not too long • Cologne – used during client pick up

7. Cage Dryer

8. Trimming Nails • Anatomy • Dewclaws • Nail Clippers • Be sharp, not crush • Use silver nitrate if cut into quick

9. Ear Care • Anatomy • First step should be a veterinarian examination • Remove hair from within the ear canal • Clean debris with a cotton ball

10. Eye Care • Use cotton ball and water

11. Anal glands • Gentle external pressure • Full glands are irritating to dog – scooting across the ground

12. Questions Complete the worksheet using the Bathing and Dipping Dogs and Cats Packet