Goal for the Day: Groom Your Pet

We spend a fair amount of time each day on our own grooming. This is a good thing. It makes us feel and look better. However, our pets also need the same attention in order to look and feel their best. If you’re a pet owner, take some time today to brush your pet’s fur, check his/her nails to see if they need to be trimmed and brush his/her teeth. Our pets can’t do these things for themselves. Even if they could, they probably wouldn’t. So, it’s up to us to keep them as healthy and happy as possible.


Some pets don’t really enjoy being groomed. Bertie does. He loves it. He’s not a fan of having his nails trimmed, however, and screams like a banshee if you so much as come near him with a nail clipper. For that reason, I let the professional groomers at his vet’s office trim his nails. I’d rather he scream at them than at me. However, he does get brushed every day and he really enjoys it. If your pet doesn’t enjoy being brushed, it still needs to be done. If you’re more comfortable, you can bring your dog or cat to a professional groomer. Like Bertie’s, many veterinarian offices have a grooming service. If not, you’re sure to find dozens in your area. It’s worth the slight expense to ensure your pet’s continued well-being.