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These regular pet grooming habits can save you money on vet bills

muscatinejournal.com 2 days ago

Every pet parent wants to keep their fur baby happy and healthy, but that doesn’t take the sting out of skyrocketing vet bills. These regular grooming habits can save you money at the veterinarian long-term and will keep your dog or cat feeling their best.

1. Tooth Brushing

2. Nail Trimming

3. Bathing

4. Ear Cleaning

5. Coat Brushing

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While it might be a nail-biting experience for most pet owners, regularly trimming your pet’s nails can prevent overgrowth, infection, and lopsided gait, which need to be treated by a vet. A quick trim every three to four weeks can keep your dog’s or cat’s nails in perfect shape. Just avoid the quick in the center of the nail, which can cause pain or bleeding if cut.

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