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Chapter 46 Grooming procedures

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anal glands   scent glands located on either side of the rectum  
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bathing   process of cleaning the skin and hair coat of the animal or to apply medicated shampoos or dips to the skin and hair coat  
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brushing   the act of cleaning the hair cost using a soft brush  
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clipper guard   tool that fits over the end of the clippers to prevent clipping too short  
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clipping   the process of removing small amounts of hair from one or several areas  
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combing   the act of cleaning the hair with a thin comb that helps remove tangles and mats  
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dipping   process of applying chemical pesticide or medication to the skin and hair coat  
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grooming   the care of an animal's external body including hair coat, ears, nail, and anal glands  
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keratin   a protein that allows the nail to grow and strengthen  
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mat   areas of hair that are interwoven together and form a large clump  
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mat splitter   tool used to break down and separate mats into smaller ones  
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nail bed   area where the nail growth occurs and is located at the end of the digit near the hair growth of the foot  
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pinna   external ear flap  
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quick   the blood supply to the nail  
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shaving   the process of taking down an anmount of hair close to the skin  
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silver nitrate stick   slim, long, wooden applicators with silver nitrate located on the end that is used to clot a bleeding nail by burning the quick  
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styptic powder   yellow loose powder that packs into the nail bed and clots the nail  
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trimming   the process of removing a specific amount of hair from one or more locations  
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tympanic membrane   veterinary term for the ear drum located in the inner ear  
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