All pups require regular grooming regardless if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, luxurious layers. Come visit us at Barkley’s Pet Market in Rocky Mount, VA for all of your pup grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our shelves that are made to keep your dog's coat and skin looking bright, clean, and healthy. Uncertain which solution is right for your pup? Give us a ring and our expert team can guide you through the several selections that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's breed or hair coat, and the results they produce.
The Importance of Selecting the Best Shampoo for Your Pup:
You may be tempted 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 unique hair and skin needs that require shampoos and conditioners with distinct 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 full bath.
Think about the idea that your dog is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, itchy spots, and it soon becomes obvious why you should have coat products that are made to deal with these issues. Human-grade shampoo won't contain the appropriate components to de-scent, heal dryness, or deal with unwanted hitchhikers. At Barkley’s Pet Market, we offer a range of dog grooming supplies that satisfy your needs to keep your dog smelling nice and looking good.
Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles differing from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's very important to use the right brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Some dogs grow compact undercoats while others have practically no undercoat at all. All coats require the right type of brush to reduce pulling out healthy hair and avoid 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 uncertain of what types of brushes are best for the job, don't hesitate to ask our professionals at Barkley’s Pet Market in Rocky Mount. Drop in or give us a call at (540) 483-2388 to discuss the type of coat and particular issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the best for your dog.