Pit Bull Maintenance

A clean Pit Bull makes for a happy Pit Bull.

Nail trimming should be done starting from the time your Pit Bull is a puppy. You will need to get your Pit use to having it's feet touched. Start by carefully cutting just the tips of the Pit's nails every week. Make sure you don't cut the nerve endings as this will make him/her very nervous when the clippers come out.

Not only will you need to brush his coat on a regular basis he will also need to be bathed. If he seems scared of the bath tub you can trick into thinking this is a fun time by bringing treats into the tub with you.

Using cotton swabs is a no-no. Cotton swabs can irriate the skin and pack debris into the ear canal. Don't use powder in the ear which will cake together or use hydrogen peroxide which leaves the ear moist and ready for infection. If you see a build up of debris in the ear only use a cleaning product that is made for that purpose.

Pit Bulls generally don't have eye problems. However, just like all dogs they could suffer from eye problems that can rob them of their vision if left ignored. Examine your dog’s eyes and check for signs of abnormalities or discharge.

Try to brush your Pit Bull’s teeth once a week using a child toothbrush and dog toothpaste. If he won't let you brush his teeth your vet has cleansing solutions that helps kill plaque forming bacteria.

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