They need proper caring and attention so that they will live a long and healthy life. If you know what is good for your dogs, then you need to consider what the experts are saying. What are some of the basic grooming needs that dogs have? 1. Caring for the ears. Your dog's ears are just like your ears. In thinking that you had saved, you will end up paying more if ever your pet needs to be treated. Consider Aloe Vera shampoos. You are probably using one. The good news is that you can use this same shampoo for your dog. When mixed with water, the solution can work just as well as any other dog shampoo. You can surely find one on each city where your dog could comfortably fit in. Professionals charge between $20-$50 (or more) on each service. The cost of course depends on the type of service your dog had. Each dog grooming professional has a specialty. One could be good on trimming with the other is good in bathing but generally, there are lots of dog grooming professionals who can do everything. Stop before you get to the pick. If you accidentally cut his/her nails, do not panic. Apply immediately some clotting powder using moist cotton and press it securely against the nail for a few minutes. Make sure that all nails are properly trimmed. Check if your pet has dewclaws. Dewclaws can be found on the front leg, on top of the paw. One is to maintain the shine and keep tangles away. Another is to remove fleas that might have somehow gotten into your pet's hair. Make it a habit to comb your pet's hair so that fleas will eventually fall out of his hair and prevent uncomfortable itchiness. 6. Liquid dog ear cleaner. You cannot just poke your dog's ear with any pointed object or ordinary cloth. Here, dog food and nice shelter is not what your dog needs. What you dog needs are dog-grooming supplies especially made for them. Starting off with dog shampoo. Let us get this straight: you cannot use your shampoo to your dog. Why? Because your dog's coat requires a formulation different from your hair.