Why is brushing your pet so important?

We are beginning a series of blog post about grooming and caring for your pets.  Today’s topic is, “Why is Brushing your Pet Important?”

When I first started  thinking about topics for my Blog Post, I wanted to tackle some of the common issues we hear from Pet owners, so I sat down with Sam and Michelle from Dames and Sires Beauty Spa and asked them what are some of the issues they see and what are some of the questions they get asked? 

First of all, I asked, “Why is Brushing so Important?”  Both of them responded, “Do you think we want to shave a dog or cat who has a perfectly healthy coat of hair, except they are knotted, tangled and matted?”  I then asked, what are the benefits of brushing, besides the obvious of making them look great?  “Brushing helps remove dead hair and helps with the natural shedding process and prevents matting,” said Samantha Hudgins, owner of Dames and Sires Beauty Spa.  Michelle chimed in and mentioned that it’s also a great way to look at the overall health of their skin and coat.  “When brushing, look at their skin, see if there are any fleas, hot spots, burrs or inflammation,” said Michelle Michael, a canine stylist at Dames and Sires.  Both agreed that regular daily brushing helps promote your pet’s coats natural sheen, and who doesn’t like a massage, which is what brushing is like to most pets.  I think the response that left me the most compelled to brush Scotch is what both Sam and Michelle said, “It’s great bonding time.”  And after all, who doesn’t like to bond with their pet.  Proper brushing doesn’t take long and we’ll explore ways to properly brush your pet(s) in future posts, but for now, give your pet a “brushing massage” and bond with them for awhile.

Samantha Hudgins owns and operates Dames and Sires Beauty Spa, located at Tails to Remember in Springfield, IL.  Together, Sam and Michelle have over 28 years of experience in grooming a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs.  Dames and Sires Beauty Spa is available for all your grooming needs, they are open Wednesday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and  can be contacted by calling 217-361-5733 or book online at DamesandSires.com.  They are located at Tails to Remember Pet Services, 3036 Peoria Road, Springfield, IL 62702.