"The internet is filled with questions like "How do you clean your dog's ears?" to " Do you really need to brush your pet's teeth? " Thanks to the crowdsourcing nature of the web, there's a bevy of instructional TikToks and fellow pet parents engaging in heated debates on everything from what your dog's poop means to how to best clip your cat's nails."
"Greasy fur or a musty/stinky odor. Dandruff-flaky, shedding skin cells, caused by an imbalance in the skin's natural oils. Dandruff is most often caused by things like as allergies, parasites, skin infections, dry air, dietary imbalance, and more. Licking or scratching more than usual. Claws getting stuck, or if you get frequently scratched accidentally. If you notice your cat's claws getting stuck in fabrics, carpets, or even while they're playing with toys, this is a sign the nails are too long."
Crowdsourced videos and fellow pet owners offer varied and conflicting advice on pet hygiene, prompting experts and product testing to clarify best practices. Signs that cats and dogs need grooming include visible mats that can cause infection, greasy or malodorous fur, dandruff from oil imbalance, excessive licking or scratching, and claws getting stuck or curling. Long-haired breeds require more frequent professional grooming and deshedding. Regularly check behind ears, under legs, around the tail, and beneath collars. Neglected nails can curl into paws; routine trimming and attention to odor and skin condition reduce infection risk and improve animal comfort.
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