It is ok to give your long-haired dog or cat a “summer cut”—trimming their long hair may make it more manageable. However, it is best to allow a professional groomer to perform the haircutting, and never shave down to the skin or try to cut the hair yourself with scissors. 14 июл. 2017 г.
Do long-haired dogs need trimming?
Coat trimming and clipping Some dogs will need regular trimming or clipping of their hair coat, especially those with long or heavy coats. Dogs who have hair falling over or onto their eyes need this trimmed regularly to allow them to see properly and to prevent irritation to the eyes from the hair.
How often should a long-haired dog be groomed?
Long-haired dogs that have double coats or thick undercoats also should be groomed at least seasonally. These dogs shed seasonally and you should get them groomed, combed out, shaved, and de-matted at least every three months. If your dog is prone to tangles and matting, consider more frequent grooming.
What happens if you don't trim your dog's hair?
NOPE. Matting can cause serious challenges for your dog including reduced circulation on their skin, hot spots, bacteria, infections, scabs/cuts, and more. On top of that, if you don't take care of a matted coat your dog can experience pain on their skin, and their skin and even become raw and inflamed.
Why you shouldn't cut your dog's hair?
A dog's fur coat protects him from sunburn and decreases his risk of developing skin cancer.” Shaving a double-coat can also do long-term damage. When it is shaved down to the skin, the undercoat hair will grow back faster, and sometimes will crowd out the slower-growing guard hairs.
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