Grooming

You should groom your Japanese chin twice a week. A pure-bristle brush and a steel comb with fine-teeth are two good products to use. Japanese chins have sensitive ears so check the inside to make sure they are clean and ordorless. Consult your vet if you see any discharge or smell something. Check the eye area for discharge and stains and swab with distilled water to clean it. Chins also need their toenails trimmed and teeth brushed every other week. The dental plague will become a problem if you do not. Yes Japanese chins do need to be bathed. Once a month should be fine but remember to blow dry them until they are completely dry so they won't catch a cool. Start a grooming routine at an early age so you don't have to deal with an adult who hates grooming.