Summer Dog Grooming
02 Jul 2009
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During the warm summer months it is extremely important to keep your pets groomed.
Grooming will contribute to their general health and happiness. As the temperature increases consistent grooming will keep the following health problems under control, parasites, fleas, ticks and
mosquitoes which can become a key health concern during the warm months if not properly attended to. besides causing problems with skin irritations, diseases can also be caused by these parasites. Ticks can cause anemia and certain ticks carry Lymes Disease.
Most dog breeds are less heat-tolerant than humans. We sweat, but they don’t have a lot of sweat glands and must pant to lower their body temperature—not nature’s most efficient cooling mechanism. Dogs with heavy double coats or short, flat faces suffer even more when the temperature rises. If your dog’s breed originated from a cold climate (Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, or St. Bernards for example), or has a short nose (such as Bulldogs, Pugs, or Pekingese do), take exceptional care not to let your dog overheat. Yet, any dog can suffer the effects of heat, sun, and humidity, and any dog can benefit from good grooming to stay healthy, comfortable, and yes, good-looking, all summer long.
Shaving the coat … may seem like a solution but is not a good idea. A dog’s coat is insulation which protects against both cold and heat.Your dogs coat insulates him from the UV rays, heat and insects. Shaving the coat also exposes a dog’s skin to sunburn! for haircuts that are short … a good rule of thumb is to use clippers with a snap on comb attachment. Cutting just the top coat and not the undercoat leaves nature’s protection against sun and heat and delivers controllable style.
Grooming at home should also includes baths, dogs really love baths from the hose in the summer! One of the greatest, shampoos to use because it is so gentle, is no more tears baby shampoo, that way if the shampoo rolls down into their eyes, it will not sting or burn their little eyes.It is very important to always make sure you rinse your dog well!
Summer time is fun and exciting for our pets. The heat can also mean discomfort for our companions. They need our aid in protecting them from conditions such as overheating, dehydration, and sunburn.
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