In order to prevent fleas from hiding on dogs, some owners will shaved their dog's hair once and for all. But in fact, shaving your hair is more likely to cause injury and skin diseases to the dog. Because hair is a protective clothing for dogs.
Shaving a dog's hair is like taking away its protective clothing
Dog's hair is like our sunscreen, and the dog's hair itself has a certain thermal insulation effect. The thicker the hair layer, the better the thermal insulation function, and the slower the temperature of the skin surface rises. Therefore, dog hair itself plays a protective role in regulating body temperature. If the dog's hair is shaved, the skin will be directly exposed to the sun, and the body temperature will rise faster and it will be more likely to be heatstroke.
In addition, dog hair can protect dogs from direct bites by mosquitoes and block ultraviolet rays, harmful substances and allergens. Therefore, too short hair will reduce the barrier effect, expose the dog's skin directly, and increase the risk of skin diseases. Additionally, dogs often scratch, and if they don’t have hair attacks the buffer barrier, it can easily scratch their own skin. So don't shave your dog's hair.
In fact, shaving hair not only has adverse effects on the physiology of dogs, but also has a psychological impact on their children. Many owners may find that since they shave their hair, they have become silent and listless. That's because after being shaved, the dog cannot accept its new appearance, feels depressed, develops inferiority complex, and even suffers from depression.
The length of dog hair does not have much impact on heat dissipation
Some dog owners may make the mistake of making dogs too long in summer and will be very hot. But in fact, the body structure of a dog is different from that of a human. Although they also have sweat glands, they are not as developed as humans. So the dog won't sweat. Dogs mainly sweat and fever through mouth breathing and paws. Therefore, the length of dog hair has no direct impact on heat dissipation.
How to properly care for dog hair?
Dog's hair can play an important protective role in itself, but excessive hair can also make the dog prone to skin diseases. Therefore, moderate trimming, combing and cleaning their hair can keep your dog's skin healthy and clean.
1. Appropriate hair trimming
dog hair is prone to burying fleas, so we need to trim the dog hair regularly, but do not shave the dog hair. For example, between the dog's feet and ears, these two places are most likely to hide dirt. A little trim can be convenient for cleaning. Tools must be disinfected and cleaned before trimming to prevent irritation of the dog's hair follicles and skin sensitivity.
2. Comb more hair
In summer, the owner can comb more hair for dogs, which can not only remove dust, dirt and waste hair from the hair, but also promote blood circulation. Whether it is a long-haired dog, it will have problems such that hair falls off and accumulates on the surface of the skin. Combing your hair properly can make it clean and fluffy and easier to dissipate heat.
3. Frequently wash the dog with clean water. Regular bathing may make the dog resistant, wash off the oil on the dog, and make the hair dry and not shiny; it may even make the dog's skin fragile, prone to breeding bacteria and mold, and increase the risk of skin diseases. Generally, it is recommended that the owner wash the dog with water.
Don't think about shaving your dog's hair, which not only makes your dog ugly, but also makes them more likely to suffer from skin diseases. If you have skin diseases and want to shave it, it is best to use a fader with more than 3CM, otherwise the hot razor head will burn the dog's skin.