Grooming Hazards

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Ear Hygiene Precautions

1.Never insert cotton buds deeper than what you can see when cleaning the ears. It may lead to middle & inner ear injury.
2.Use forceps with respect as they can rupture or tear tissues of the ear.

Bathing Precautions

1.Never leave a dog unattended in the bathtub or bathroom even when it’s restrained
2.Poisoning by ingesting shampoo and pest preventive chemicals.
3.Ear irritation leading to cankerous infection by allowing ingress of water
4.Eye irritation leading to temporary blindness and ulcers

Blow Drying/ brushing Precautions

1.Never leave a dog unattended in a crate dryer- Death can result from heat stress and dehydration after only a short time confinement
2.Brush burns by harsh & careless use of slicker brush leading to skin abrasion.
3.Burns caused by concentrated application of direct hot air jet.
4.Scratched eye corneas from careless brushing
5.Electrocution caused by nearby electric source when animal is still damp
6.Never direct air jet on any animal's eyes.

Clipping Precautions

1.Never leave a dog unattended on grooming table. Falling may cause concussions, dislocations/ fractures or hanging by restraining leash.
2.Cuts caused by careless clipper usage. Cuts on webbings may need stitching
3.Clipper burns will cause dermal damage.
4.Sterilize all blades to prevent cross contamination.

Scissoring Precautions

1.Profuse bleeding will occur if nipples, tongue, eyelids are lacerated.
2.Never leave your scissors opened on the table with the pet unattended.
3.Anticipate and carry out preemptive actions for fidgety dogs