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Dog Bathing & Grooming: The Ultimate Guide for a Healthy, Happy Pup

Find answers to the most common dog bathing questions. From how often you should you bathe your pup based on their coat and breed.

Updated on December 11th, 2025

How to Bathe a Cat: Step-by-Step Guide for a Happy, Clean Feline

Discover how, and how often, you should be bathing your cat using these helpful tips. Regular grooming is important for your pet and can impact their well-being.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

First Pet Grooming: 7 Questions for a Happy, Stress-Free Pet

Pup looking a little shaggy? Take a look at these 7 questions to ask your groomer before booking a grooming appointment.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Trim Dog Nails Safely: Prevent Pain & Ensure Your Dog's Well-being

Learn more about dog nail trimming and paw caring for your pet to help them look good and feel great.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Easy Cat Grooming Guide: Keep Your Feline Healthy & Looking Great

Read more about regularly grooming your cat and what steps to take.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Dog Zoom Groom for my cat? What's the difference? Should I return it?

Great question! From what I can see, there's really not much difference between the Zoom Groom for dogs and cats. The cat one is a little more flexible to give your cat a massage when you groom them, which cats love. Supposedly the gentle massage action calms stressed or anxious cats. I don't think it would hurt at all to use the dog one on Luna, but if you want the massage action for her, then I would return it and get her the cat one. You can also try the dog one on her and if she hates, then get the cat one. I hope this helps, and thanks for contacting Pet Coach!

How to groom a puppy who bites the brush and won't stay still?

First of all, Bentley is way too young for a bath (unless he has gotten into something nasty). It is a good idea to bathe him twice a year, just as the hair starts to clump. As for the equipment: I had a Samoyed for years, and also Siberians--another double-coated breed. Your best bet is to use a rake (made for dogs, not your lawn rake!). Aside from a general going-over to get the loose hair out, the best method for grooming Bentley is to pick up a section of hair., as if you were going to tease it. Do nothing with the section except hold it. Rake what's left underneath (the undercoat). If Bentley's hair is really clumping, you can grab a handful yourself. You might want to use the metal comb to get the hair around his face, but it's not really necessary--nor are all the other products you bought. You can train him to the rake by initially just showing it to him with a treat. Just run the rake gently over his coat and treat/praise when he leaves it alone.

My dog got drenched in rain. Should I bathe him or let him dry?

Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! Good to hear you and Ziggy are out walking despite the rain. You certainly can give him a bath if you want to. Routine bathing is best done with an Oatmeal Dog shampoo and I like to advise an Oatmeal Shampoo that doesn't have soap or detergent in it. This way your flea and tick products that you use won't be stripped away and will actually last as long as they say. You can also use an oatmeal based coat conditioner to condition the skin and hair coat. Good luck with Ziggy. If you don't want to mess with bathing, you could always spray a nice dog cologne or pet odor spray on him and then towel dry him off. Have fun and keep walkiing.

When should I bathe my pet and how do I dry them after their bath?

Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. It is always best to bathe in the morning where a little sun will help to dry them. You can initially gently dry them with a soft towel, & perhaps dry them a bit with a hair dryer on very low moving the nozzle constantly. But then put them in a spot out of any breezes & let them preen themselves dry. They will appreciate this! Take care.

PetSmile alternatives & is Dawn dish soap safe for dog paws?

Nikki is adorable! Thanks for including pictures! Yes, PetSmile is expensive, but it is one of the only toothpastes to actually be approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. Here is a list of their approved products. http://www.vohc.org/VOHCAcceptedProductsTable_Dogs.pdf PetSmile is what I use with my dogs. (Last year they ran a 25% off sale before Christmas, so I stocked up!) Yes, it is fine to use Dawn on Nikki's feet daily, but I suspect any gentle cleaner would be fine as well. You may have to experiment to find the best shampoo for her. I have been very pleased with EarthBath products, so you might want to try their Oatmeal and Aloe shampoo for itch relief. https://earthbath.com/product/oatmeal-aloe-shampoo/ There are also prescription itch relief shampoo and conditioner products if needed that you can talk to your vet about. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your questions. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.