Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need to be brushed a minimum of two times per week and should be bathed about every 2-3 weeks. Always read the directions on the bottle of the shampoo and/or conditioner being used as many call for a ratio of 1 oz shampoo/conditioner to 10 oz of water. Using the shampoo/conditioner at full strength can dry out the skin and cause damage to the hair so always follow the directions printed on the bottle. Products I prefer to use are listed below.
Toe Nail clippings are also a part of grooming that need to be kept up on a monthly basis.
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Clipping Toe Nails
I prefer the scissor type toe nail clippers over the guillotine type. Viewing the photo on the left try to allow at least 2 milimeters of white area left on the nail before the pink area where the vein is located. Black nails are often more difficult to see the quick, but by using the pad and straight area beneath the toe nail you can guage where the extra length of nail is at that needs to be trimmed. |
Anal Sac expression is also sometimes needed on a monthly basis if your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is unable to expell them naturally on their own. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will often scoot their bottom on the ground when attempting to expell their anal sacs. If you see scooting make a mental note to yourself noting the day you first saw it and if within 2-3 days your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is still scooting then your will need to take your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the vet to have them expressed or for a diagnosis of another problem if the anal sacs are not the cause of the scooting. |
