I read an article recently about a neglected dog who had been found in a dirty house somewhere in the North of England.  The poor dog was a long-haired daschund and had not been cared for properly by its owners. 

Not only was the dog underweight as it had not had the right type of food, but its coat was dirty and matted with faeces.  The owners obviously either did not know or did not care that the dog was uncomfortable in this state.  It was even reported that there were no dog beds in the house - it was used to lying on a pile of filthy rags in the corner of the room.  it does make me wonder why some people bother to have animals in their homes.  Just like children, animals need to be looked after and should be provided with a basic, adequate dog bed, some toys and some good dog food.

All dogs also need some type of grooming - just like us they benefit from a bath, having their hair brushed and generally being looked after.  Not everyone can afford to take their dog to the dog groomers on a regular basis or even afford a dog grooming table but popping a small dog into a sink  full of warm, soapy water, drying him off with a towel and then brushing or combing his hair is just basic care.

Lots of people are purchasing dog grooming tables for home use, rather than taking their pet to the dog parlours.  If you know how to groom your dog yourself then this is an excellent idea and there are plenty of dog grooming tables on the market to suit all pockets.  There are adjustable height dog grooming tables, tables on wheel for easy movement, hydraulic dog grooming tables and electric dog grooming tables.  Whatever your price, you should be able to find one to suit your purse.