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Pet ownership can be costly, and in tough economic
times, many pet owners look for ways to reduce pet
care spending.
Grooming is essential to a pet's good health, so it's
not something to eliminate entirely.
But, here are four tips to reduce
grooming bills:
Brush, brush, brush: Frequent
1.
brushing prevents matting,
which is hard to correct. When
the groomer must spend time
cutting out mats, it will cost
you more.
Go shorter. A short haircut will last longer and
2.
be easier to manage at home. Your pet doesn't
have to be shaved; ask the groomer for pic-
tures of different cut options.
Shampoo between visits. Your pet will be smell
3.
nicer, making it easier to stretch the time be-
tween appointments. Always brush thoroughly
before shampooing to avoid matting.
Learn to clip nails. If you trim your pet's nails
4.
every few weeks, they won't become over-
grown and require special attention.
Purchase a good quality nail clipper
and a product to stop the bleeding (in
case you nick the blood vessel in the
nail).
Don't tackle major tasks like hair-
cuts --- at home; it will cost you more
in the end if a professional has fix a
bad home haircut.
Be sure to ask if your groomer offers a loyalty pro-
gram, like "Best Friends Forever Rewards", which
provides discounts for regular clients. (see www.
bestfriendspetcare.com)
Best Friends Pet Care has four locations in Great-
er Philly. For information, call 888-FOR-PETS.
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