All pups need routine grooming no matter if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, sleek layers. Come visit us at Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley, IL for all of your dog grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our shelves that are designed to keep your dog's fur and skin looking shiny, clean, and healthy. On the fence which product is right for your pup? Give us a ring and our qualified team can walk you through the various options that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's breed or hair coat, and the benefits they produce.
The Importance of Picking the Right Shampoo for Your Dog:
You might be enticed to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The issue is, human-grade shampoo isn't formulated for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have distinct hair and skin needs that require shampoos and conditioners with specific formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or perhaps dry coat cleaners for the times when you can't give your dog a complete bath.
Think of the idea that your dog is ikely to roll in the garbage, pick up fleas or ticks, or get dry, scratchy spots, and it soon becomes evident why you need to have coat products that are developed to tackle these issues. Human-grade shampoo won't have the appropriate components to de-scent, repair dryness, or eliminate unwanted hitchhikers. At Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies, we stock a variety of dog grooming supplies that satisfy your needs to keep your dog smelling great and looking great.
Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles varying from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's crucial to use the right brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Some dogs grow thick undercoats while others have nearly no undercoat at all. All coats require the best type of brush to minimize pulling out healthy hair and avoid skin injury. 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 unsure 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. Drop in or give us a call at (815) 332-7665 to discuss the kind of coat and specific issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the very best for your dog.