Blades tend to heat up quickly, and if they become too hot, they will burn your dog's skin. Cool them with sprays designed to lower blade temperatures. Keep your blades clean and sharp to prevent clipper burns. Run your blades in cleaning solutions after every grooming and send your blades out for sharpening regularly.
What causes Clipper rash on dogs?
Particularly when working on a large dog, groomers may shut their clippers off periodically to allow them to cool down and oil them to reduce friction. But if they don't do this often enough, the overheated metal parts of the clippers can come into contact with your dog's skin and burn it.
Can dogs get razor burn from grooming?
Similar to brush burn, razor burn happens when an area is shaved very close to sensitive skin. This can be due to matting, or cleaning up a dog's sanitary area. It can also be caused from a dull or hot razor after shaving through thick matted, or pelted, hair.
How does Clipper burn happen?
“As the razor blades move over the skin, they can disrupt the outer skin layer, leading to microscopic cracks, loss of hydration, and inflammation.” This translates to the red, itchy rash you may experience. Not using shaving cream or gel, or other products with emollients, may also lead to razor burn.
How can I soothe my dog's skin after grooming?
They, or another groomer, should administer a medicated anti-itch bath or medicated cream to calm your dog's itchy skin. You can also do this at home, with medicated shampoo and/or a medicated anti-itch spray designed for dogs, both of which are readily available in pet supply stores and online.
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