Is shaving necessary?

First of all, dogs have an innate thermoregulatory mechanism, which is enough to allow them to adapt to changing temperatures.

(Most dogs and cats will change their hair twice a year when the seasons change, once from thick hair to thin hair to resist the hot summer, and once from thin hair to thick hair to protect against the severe cold.)

Secondly, dogs and cats have underdeveloped sweat glands. They do not dissipate heat through the skin like humans. Dogs and cats mainly rely on their tongues and soles of their feet to dissipate heat.

Moreover, improper shaving willnot only not make the dog cool, but will directly expose the dog’s skin,greatly increasing the chance of the dog suffering from skin diseases!

For example:

Direct exposure to the sun in summer can cause excessive sunburn and skin damage to shaved children.

Mosquitoes are common in summer, and shaved children are more likely to attract mosquitoes.

After shaving, furry children use their claws to scratch and scratch themselves easily without the protection of fur.

The influence of pollen and other factors may cause skin allergies, itching, and skin diseases in furry children.

So, from a scientific point of view: shaving is risky, so be careful when shaving!

What should you pay attention to if you decide to shave your pet?

1. Operate with caution

If you insist on shaving your dog, it is best to ask a professional pet groomer to do it.

Don’t shave the hair too short. It is best to leave 2-3cm for warmth, sun protection, mosquito protection, etc.

And when shaving, pay attention to the temperature of the blade to prevent burning the hair follicles.

2. Ensure the hygiene of the living environment

After shaving, the dog’s skin will be more exposed than before. If the living environment is dirty, it is easy for the dog to become infected. Bacteria and mosquito bites.

At this time, we scavengers should ensure the hygiene of the living environment and perform regular deworming work.

3. Enhance nutrition and improve immunity

After shaving, the probability of dogs suffering from skin diseases is greatly increased. At this time, poop scrapers need to improve the dog’s immunity to resist bacterial invasion.