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Why You Shouldn't Cut Your Dog's Hair in Summer: A Popular Misconception
19.06.2023 17:45
Dogs have a hard time withstanding high temperatures, and so many owners decide to ease their pet's lot by cutting their hair.
According to experts, this is nothing more than a popular misconception. The fact is that direct sunlight after a pet has been trimmed with clippers can be harmful to health.
Wool and undercoat
The undercoat and guard hair are present in the husky, sheltie, etc. breeds. The undercoat consists of short, soft and light hairs.
They act as an air cushion and a thermal insulation layer.
Thanks to the undercoat, these breeds do not freeze in winter and do not suffer much from the heat in summer.
In addition, the undercoat protects the skin from direct sunlight.
Is it possible to cut hair in summer?
1. Dog breeds with undercoat should not be trimmed for the summer. Having lost their natural protective layer, they will overheat in the sun much faster in the summer than before the trim.
2. In addition, sun rays can provoke the development of a number of diseases, and the dog will also be more vulnerable to blood-sucking insects.
3. Another problem that can be caused by a haircut is a delay in hair growth. It happens that after a haircut, the hair may not grow for up to 2 years.
If you want to help your dog cope with the heat, it is better to choose shaded walking areas, provide it with clean water, brush its fur more often, and walk it early in the morning and late in the evening.
