Should you cut your long-haired dog's hair in hot weather: Note for owners of furry pets
Many owners of long-haired dogs often wonder about the advisability of cutting their hair.
This issue becomes especially relevant in the middle of summer.
We figure out whether such measures will help the animal or whether wool is needed even at +30 degrees.
Should dogs be groomed?
It is necessary to start with the fact that dogs, depending on the breed, can have fur with or without an undercoat.
The first type includes shih tzus, poodles, terriers and other small breeds. Their fur grows constantly and requires professional care.
However, it is not recommended to cut it off completely, so that the animal does not get a thermal burn.
Most other dogs have a coat consisting of undercoat and guard hair. And this structure of the coat is correct, since the temperature inside the undercoat is 2-3 degrees lower than the environment.
Therefore, if you cut your dog's hair, you will deprive it of normal thermoregulation.
Therefore, it is best to give your dog plenty of water, spend time with him in shady places, brush your pet more often, and purchase special cooling accessories for him.
Previously we wrote about how to train a cat to have its claws trimmed.
