Dogs summer shaving useful summer to the dog dog shaving hazards

Shaving, is it necessary? First of all, dogs have an innate thermoregulatory mechanism that allows them to adapt to changing temperatures. (Most dogs and cats change their coats twice a year, once from a thick coat to a thin coat to combat the summer heat and once from a thin coat to a thick coat to protect them from the cold.) Secondly, the sweat glands of dogs and cats are not developed, unlike humans who dissipate heat through their skin, dogs and cats mainly rely on their tongues and the pads of their feet to dissipate heat. And, improper shaving, not only will not become cooler, but will allow the skin of the hairy child directly exposed, greatly increasing the chances of skin diseases in dogs! For example, direct exposure to the sun in the summer can cause excessive sunburn and skin damage to a shaved fur baby. In summer, mosquitoes are common and shaved fur babies are more likely to attract mosquitoes. After shaving, fur babies can scratch themselves with their paws without the protection of fur. The effects of pollen may cause skin allergies, itching, and skin diseases in fur babies. So, from a scientific point of view: shaving is risky and requires caution! If you are determined to shave your pet what you need to pay attention to?1. Careful operation If you insist on shaving your dog, it is best to ask a professional pet groomer to operate. Hair can not be shaved too short, it is best to stay 2-3cm, for warmth, sun protection, mosquitoes, etc.. And shaving to pay attention to the temperature of the knife head, to prevent scalding hair follicles. 2, to ensure the health of the living environment after shaving, the dog’s skin compared to the previous will be more exposed, if the living environment is dirty, it is easy to make the hairy children infected with bacteria and mosquito bites. This is the time when we should ensure that the living environment is hygienic, and regularly do a good job of deworming. 3, enhance nutrition, improve immunity after shaving, the chances of dogs suffering from skin diseases greatly increased. At this time, the pooper scooper needs to give the dog to improve immunity to resist the attack of bacteria.