COAT
Poodles have dense fur which mats easily. Poodles should be brushed daily and bathed
twice monthly with a mild canine shampoo. I recommend that you take your Poodle to a professional groomer every 6-8 weeks.
EYES
You also need to make sure to take care to maintain clean eyes to prevent infection. Some
Poodles have eyes which tear and stain the area below the eye which can gather bacteria and eventually cause infections if
not properly cleaned and maintained.
TEETH
Poodles are prone to dental problems due to thier
being tight liped food particles and bacteria get trapped on the teeth, if a Poodles teeth are not maintained and cared for
properly this can lead to serious health issues. Feed your Poodle good quality hard food, brush thier teeth regularly, and
I recommend nyla-bone chews or other treats designed to clean the teeth (take great care when choosing a proper chew
toy for your poodle, be sure that it is safe for your poodle). It is also recommended that you take your Poodle to your veterinarian
yearly for a dental cleaning (your Poodle will thank you).
EARS
Poodles as with any other floppy
eared breed are prone to ear infections if thier ears are not cared for properly. You should keep the hair pulled from inside
your Poodles ears and you should clean them regularly (you can buy ear cleaning solutions at just about any pet supply store),
doing this will help to prevent yeast and bacteria from thriving in your Poodles ears and causing infections.
It
may seem like a lot to care for a Poodle but it is well worth it to have a happy, healthy, loving family member. Believe me
your Poodle will pay you back eminsly for caring for him properly!
