Keep your longhaired dog’s coat free of knots, well brushed, and clean. This will support healthy skin and discourage bacterial and fungal problems. With longhaired breeds it is advisable to trim the hair near the anus and genital areas for hygiene reasons. It is not a job for a novice. Have your veterinarian or a groomer do this or teach you how. The procedure should not be expensive (about $10 or so if you do not leave your dog).

Keeping dogs flea free is not difficult in this day and age. Ticks are also a danger to be precautious of. An excellent product for fleas & ticks is Frontline. Flea link-- http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/fleB.html *Check here for future info about fleas and tics.

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