Why does the skin of a golden retriever turn darker after shaving? What should I do if the golden retriever does not grow hair after shaving?

Some people who have golden retrievers like to shave their dogs to create different styles. Generally, it is not recommended to shave all the dog's hair, as that would leave the skin unprotected. So it is normal for a golden retriever's skin to darken after shaving.

Why does the skin of golden retriever turn dark after shaving?

There are two possible reasons why a golden retriever's skin turns darker after shaving.

First, after shaving, the golden retriever's skin will no longer be protected by hair and will be directly exposed to ultraviolet rays, which will cause pigmentation and darkening of the dog's skin, which is normal;

Second, a dog's skin may turn darker if it is infected with mites, and it may also cause itching. The owner can use this situation to easily distinguish between normal and abnormal skin darkening in dogs.

What to do if golden retriever doesn't grow hair after shaving

If you do not pay attention to nutrition supplement and special care after shaving, the dog's hair will become very bad and become dry and frizzy, so it is very important to supplement the dog's nutrition after shaving.

After shaving the dog's hair, you should pay attention to supplementing protein. Protein is beneficial to the growth of the dog's hair. At the same time, you can feed the dog lecithin, hair-beautifying powder and other hair-beautifying products. Pay attention to combing the dog's hair more often and use hair-care bath gel for the dog.

Why can't golden retrievers be shaved?

Golden Retrievers can be shaved for grooming, but there are a few key points to note: First, the soles of Golden Retrievers can be shaved regularly to effectively reduce bacterial growth; second, because dog skin is different from human skin and does not have sweat glands, shaving in summer does not have a cooling effect on dogs; third, the hair should not be shaved too short to prevent damage to the hair follicles; fourth, hair is a defensive barrier to the skin. If it is shaved, bacteria are more likely to attach and cause dermatitis.