Hiring a professional to groom your dog not only saves you the time and effort that you'd need to perform this difficult task yourself, but it also ensures that you'll be happy with how your pet looks afterward. If you've recently become a dog owner, it's important to find the right groomer in your community — after all, this is someone you'll likely visit dozens of times over the course of the animal's life. While you might primarily view a grooming appointment as an opportunity to wash and cut your dog's fur, it's ideal to choose a groomer who can also perform these services while they're with your dog.

Nail Trimming

Many dog groomers will trim your dog's nails during the grooming appointment. This service is often included with certain grooming packages and may be available as an upgrade for other packages. While it's possible for you to trim the pet's nails yourself, it's nice if your groomer can take this task off your to-do list. They have the experience to cut the nails without harming your dog, which may be something that you're not able to do.  The pet's nails will be slightly softened from being washed, which will help the groomer to trim them with ease.

Ear Cleaning

Like humans, it's important for dogs to have clean ears. Certain dog breeds can suffer from frequent ear infections, which can lead to significant veterinary bills for their owners. Look for a groomer who will make sure to clean your dog's ears during the grooming session. Be sure to ask how they perform this task. You'll want to hear that they carefully use a specialized cleaning solution and cotton pads. This approach will remove excess bacteria from the dog's ears to decrease the risk of infection, as well as the discomfort that comes with an ear infection.

Tear Stain Removal

Some dogs develop stains on the fur beneath their eyes. This issue is common in many small breeds and is particularly noticeable in animals that have white and light-colored coats. As these dogs' eyes produce tears, stains can develop on the fur and become very noticeable — affecting the appearance of your animal. It's important to find a groomer who will specifically treat these stains, as they won't typically come off with standard shampoo. Instead, the groomer will need to use a specialized tear stain cleaner to remove the marks. To learn more, contact a local pet grooming service.

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