All pups require 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 discover shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our counters that are designed to keep your dog's fur and skin looking bright, clean, and healthy. Uncertain which product is right for your pup? Give us a ring and our qualified team can walk you through the various selections 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 Pup:
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 designed for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have special hair and skin needs that call for shampoos and conditioners with certain formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or maybe dry coat cleaners for the times when you can't give your dog a full bath.
Think about the idea that your pup is ikely to roll in the garbage, pick up fleas or ticks, or get dry, scratchy spots, and it soon becomes apparent why you really need coat products that are created to take on these issues. Human-grade shampoo won't include the appropriate ingredients to de-scent, treat dryness, or deal with unwanted hitchhikers. At Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies, we stock a range of dog grooming products that meet your needs to keep your dog smelling great and looking great.
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. Many dogs grow compact undercoats while others have virtually no undercoat whatsoever. All coats require the right kind of brush to minimize pulling out healthy hair and prevent skin injury. Your dog may appreciate a good scratching with the brush, or they may be thin-skinned and need 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.