Grooming is important for maintaining your pet’s skin & coat and helps to prevent matting, skin issues and irritation. Proper grooming also supports your pet’s overall health and well-being. Since you may not be able to visit your favorite pet groomer right now due to Coronavirus shutdowns, Daisy & I put together a list of grooming supplies you can use at home to help keep your pet looking, feeling, and smelling their best between grooms!

• Dog Shampoos & Conditioners: Routine baths help keep pet’s skin and coat healthy. Shampooing helps not only moisturize the skin and coat, but also to remove loose hair, allergens, scale and debris. Plus, it helps your dog smell great! Some favorites include Well & Good Pro Style for dogs with sensitive skin, Burt’s Bees oatmeal shampoo, Nature’s Miracle dog shampoo for stinky dogs, EarthBath natural dog shampoo and Tropiclean dog shampoo and conditioner in one.

• Dog Brushes and Deshedding Tools: Helps reduce shedding by removing loose, dead hair while keeping the topcoat healthy. Regular brushing helps prevent painful mats and allows the pet parent to spot anything unusual, such as bumps or parasites. We love the FURminator tool for deshedding, the KONG Zoom Groom brush for quick everyday brushing, and this pet brush by Wet Brush to smooth and shine.

• Pet Cleaning Aids (Wipes, Balms, Sprays): Great option to keep your pet clean between baths and can help clean and moisturize the skin and coat, pick up loose hair, dirt and debris from the coat, and keep paws clean from irritants. Check out: Nature’s Miracle Deodorizing Wipes, FURminator Dog Shed Control Cloths, Drs. Foster and Smith Eye Clens Eye Wash, and this 100 pack of Well & Good Dog Dental Wipes especially if you have a hard time brushing your dog’s teeth.

• Dog Nail Clippers and Nail Care: Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed is often the most challenging part of home dog grooming. A little is better than none, so do your best. If you have concerns about how to safely trim your dog’s nails at home, ask your vet or call your groomer for advice. We use this basic pair of budget dog nail clippers but also check out FURminator Nail Clippers for an upgrade, as well as this Wahl’s Professional Nail Grinder for dogs who hate getting their nails trimmed.

• Topical Flea & Tick Prevention: Convenient, easy to apply topicals last for 30 days. Ask your vet for recommendations. We use FRONTLINE Plus Flea and Tick Treatment. Another popular flea and tick prevention brand for both dogs and cats is Advantage.