Our picks of grooming kit
Everything for the grooming drawer, brushes and deshedding tools, the shampoos worth having, wipes for everyday mud, teeth and ear care, and clippers for between grooms.
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Our picks of dog grooming kit
Brushes, shampoos, wipes and clippers for a dog grooming kit that works at home, with what each one is for and how often a normal dog needs it.
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Wipes or a bath
Wipes clean four paws after an ordinary muddy walk, and dog shampoo is for the days a dog is dirty all over or has rolled.
Puppy or ordinary shampoo
Puppy shampoo is milder for a young dog's first baths, and a plain dog shampoo does the same job once a puppy is grown.
Clipping at home or a groomer
Dog clippers keep feet, faces and bottoms tidy between appointments, while a groomer takes on the full clip and the shape.
Useful tools
A dull, flaky coat is often a feeding question as much as a shampoo one, so it is worth a look at the bowl alongside the bath.
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Brushes and deshedding tools
A dog brush for tangles and a deshedding tool in three sizes for the loose undercoat that ends up on the sofa and the car seats.
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Teeth and ear care
A dog toothbrush kit, finger wipes for teeth and ears, and a dog ear cleaner that reaches the canal a wipe cannot.
Comparison
Wipes or a bath
Wipes clean four paws after an ordinary muddy walk, and dog shampoo is for the days a dog is dirty all over or has rolled.
Comparison
Puppy or ordinary shampoo
Puppy shampoo is milder for a young dog's first baths, and a plain dog shampoo does the same job once a puppy is grown.
How to choose grooming kit
How often should I wash my dog?
Far less often than most people do. Mud brushes out once it is dry, and a wipe handles the paws, so a coat keeps its oils and the skin stays comfortable.
Wipes or a bathDoes a puppy need puppy shampoo?
For the first months, yes, or at least something mild. After that a gentle dog shampoo does the same job just as well.
Puppy shampoo or ordinaryCan I clip at home?
Between grooms, with quiet clippers and guards, yes. Feet, faces and bottoms are the easy wins, and a groomer takes care of a full clip.
Clipping at home or a groomerMatting and double coats
Mats pull on the skin, and brushing little and often is the thing that prevents them. A few minutes several times a week keeps a coat open.
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