My two spaniels couldn't be more different, Isadore loves to look smart, he enjoys a good bath, being clipped, and shows off when you tell him how pretty he looks. Grantham on the other hand flies under the kitchen table when he see the brush coming towards him, and if he needs his nails clipped the whole street knows he's in pain, even if he isn't.

If your pet becomes infected then your house will do to, your carpets and bed (yes, we all know they shouldn't get on the bed) can become a breeding ground for fleas and dust mites which may give you a nasty bite or cause allergies.. Your pet may not like it, but giving it good groom is not only good for its health but yours too. Grooming is an essential part of pet ownership and it's important to prevent the build up of dead hair which can be itchy and make one almighty mess on the carpet.

It's also important to check for fleas, lice, and ticks; you may have protected your animal with flea treatment but is not always 100% effective.