All dogs require regular grooming regardless if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, silky layers. Come visit us at Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley, IL for all of your pup grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our displays that are formulated to keep your dog's coat and skin looking shiny, clean, and healthy. On the fence which solution is right for your dog? Give us a ring and our expert staff can walk you through the numerous options that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's kind or hair coat, and the results they produce.
The Importance of Finding the Right Shampoo for Your Pup:
You could be tempted to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The issue is, human-grade shampoo isn't created for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have special hair and skin needs that require shampoos and conditioners with certain formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or perhaps dry coat cleansers for the times when you can't give your dog a full bath.
Consider the idea that your dog is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, scratchy spots, and it quickly becomes evident why you need coat products that are created to deal with these challenges. Human-grade shampoo won't contain the correct ingredients to de-scent, repair dryness, or get rid of unwanted hitchhikers. At Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies, we stock a range of dog grooming products that meet your needs to keep your dog smelling nice and looking good.
Dog coats come in a variety of textures with hair follicles varying from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's very important to use the appropriate brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Some dogs grow compact undercoats while others have almost no undercoat at all. All coats need the correct kind of brush to reduce pulling out healthy hair and stop skin damage. Your dog may appreciate a good scratching with the brush, or they may be thin-skinned and require the lightest of touches. If you're not sure of what types of brushes are best for the job, don't hesitate to ask our professionals at Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley. Stop in or give us a call at (815) 332-7665 to discuss the type of coat and particular issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the most effective for your dog.