Keeping Your Pet Clean Can Ward Off Certain Health Conditions

Grooming is not just a way to keep your pet’s hair under control, but also a way to ward off certain health conditions. Paying attention to your pet's hygiene can help protect it from a variety of health conditions. At Johnstown Veterinary Associates in Johnstown, PA, our team is here to provide you with the grooming and veterinary care services your pet needs to feel its best. Here are some common health conditions that can be avoided with regular grooming:

Pet Allergies

Pollen, dust, and dead skin can become trapped in your pet’s fur. Having your pet groomed regularly helps keep its skin clean. This lessens the likelihood that your pet will trap allergens that make it sneeze, itch, have watery eyes, and more.

Skin Diseases

Your pet is more likely to develop skin conditions due to irritation or health issues when it is not groomed regularly. Grooming your pet regularly helps you spot and mitigate skin conditions early.

Dental Decay and Oral Infections

Your pet cannot brush its own teeth, so it is important you have them cleaned regularly. Scheduling regular dental exams and cleanings will lessen the likelihood that your pet will experience tooth decay or oral infections. Talk with your veterinarian about what dental cleaning schedule makes the most sense for your pet.

Tick Prevention

Ticks can be sneaky and hard to notice by just looking at your pet. Regular grooming can make it easier to remove ticks quickly. Keeping your pet's fur groomed can also stop ticks from attaching to its skin in the first place.

Johnstown Veterinary Associates is Your Johnstown, PA, Home for Pet Care

Whether you are looking for routine care, grooming, heartworm care, or treatment for an acute medical condition, Johnstown Veterinary Associates in Johnstown, PA, has got you covered. Give us a call today at (814) 578-1083 to give your pet the best care possible to enjoy a long, healthy life.