Why veterinarians say you should keep your pet well-groomed and clean
St. Francis Hospital for Animals is the best place to see just how much people love their pets. It’s also where we see the most neglected pets. Pets are essential parts of most people’s lives. Approximately 67% of Americans keep a pet. Taking care of a pet is fun. However, it’s not easy. It requires discipline and commitment. It is almost like taking care of a child. You have to feed them, to keep them safe and alive all else, keep them clean.
Here are a few reasons why you should keep your pet well-groomed and clean:
- It’s essential for the prevention of animal disease.
Pets spend a lot of time outside. Even in the cleanest environment, it’s is easy for them to carry ticks and fleas back into the house. Ticks are known to cause diseases such as Colorado Tick Fever, Lyme disease, and Babesiosis. Fleas are known to cause the Bubonic plague, and they’re generally a nuisance.
- It’s crucial for your health.
Unclean pets are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases. One of the most common is Lyme’s disease. Lyme disease is a tick-borne 8llness transmitted from the bite of a tick infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. A taste from an infected tick results in severe bacterial infection, which may be fatal if not treated.
- It keeps them looking good.
Clean dogs are good to look at. They’re soft when you pet them, and they smell really good. Dirty dogs are generally seen as being bearers of disease and hence less attractive to look at.
- Regular grooming keeps them comfortable.
Animals such as dogs and cats easily get their hair matted up if they’re not regularly groomed. Matted up hair is uncomfortable, and it could also harbor a lot of ticks and fleas.
Final thoughts
Pets bring joy to their owners’ lives. Always keep your pet well-groomed and take them for professional cleaning. The veterinarian knows how best to clean and groom your pet.