Danda's different looks:
To get the standard schnauzer look,
Danda goes to the grooming salon every 3-4 months. We usually don't let her
beard grow long to make her look less handsome (since, Danda's a girl, hehe).
Also, for less trouble when she's eating and drinking.
It is important to keep fur away from
the eyes, if fur touches or obstructs their eyes it could cause eye
problems/disease. Nails should not grow too long. Be careful clipping nails or
you could cut nail flesh. Ask vet/groomer on how to properly cut nails. Ears
should be cleaned occasionally.
If you plan on doing the grooming and
cutting fur on your own, take into account the eye area, ears, and nails.
Danda bathes 2-3x a week. We use mild
dog shampoo or soap. Look for herbal brands, they are milder. We usually use a
towel and hair blower for drying. MS should be dried well or fungus could
develop on wet ears, feet, and other body parts. MS fur needs to be brushed
after every bath. Keep the fur smooth and untangled. If fur gets matted or
knotted, it needs to be fixed or cut, even worse, your MS might need shaving.
There
was a time that we got lazy brushing Danda's fur for about 2 weeks straight, as
a result, Danda had to be taken to the salon for shaving. Her matted fur was
beyond fixing. It took a month for her to start looking nice again. She even
got a bit depressed seeing herself in the mirror. She barked at her reflection
the first time she saw her shaved body thinking it was another dog, lol.
If your dog gets
fleas/ticks, you could use flea powder if it's minimal. For serious affliction,
use medicated soap/shampoo. Or you could use flea drops. Use only FRONTLINE
brand (flea/tick drops). We used another brand before and she got sent to the
vet for poison treatment. Take caution in using anything to kill
fleas/ticks as they are tough on the dog's kidneys. You can manually
remove fleas/ticks too, then put them in a cup of alcohol. Keep your area clean and always check out for flea/tick hives.
