Is it good to shave the dog's hair? What should I do if the dog has skin disease in autumn and needs to be shaved?

In the hot summer, dogs will lose a lot of hair. Many pet owners will shave their dogs for convenience, and some will even shave their dogs completely. In fact, this practice is not good and has a bad effect on dogs. Let's learn more about it.

Is it okay to shave the dog's hair?

Shaving a dog's hair will not only fail to cool it down, but will also cause harm to the dog.

1. Prone to depression.

Dogs actually love beauty very much. When they see that their hair is shaved and they are different from other dogs, they will feel inferior.

2. Damage hair follicles.

When inexperienced owners shave their dogs, they can easily damage the hair follicles, causing the new hair to lose its luster.

3. Losing the outermost layer of protection makes you more susceptible to skin diseases.

After being shaved, the skin is in direct contact with the outside world and is affected by mosquitoes and dust, which makes it prone to itching. If the dog scratches the itch with its claws, it will hurt itself and cause inflammation of the wound.

4. More susceptible to parasites.

After being shaved, dogs are more likely to be infected with insect eggs when playing in the woods and grass, and the insects will attach directly to the skin.

5. It is easy to cause colds and gastrointestinal diseases.

The temperature difference between day and night is large, and hairless dogs are more likely to catch colds and have diarrhea.

What should I do if my dog ​​has skin disease in autumn and needs to be shaved?

If it is a small area, there is no need to shave. Just one or two small affected areas, and each time you use the spray to gently spray the affected area from a close distance. First, you must put a "lick-proof barrier" on the neck area, and spray more times a day.

If the area is large, you must shave it. No matter what season it is, shave first and then treat it. Not only do you need to shave, but you also need to use a special skin antibacterial liquid. You don't need to shave it all when shaving, just remove the areas with skin diseases. Then use hydrogen peroxide to clean it, wait for about two minutes, then apply Wangxiang skin antibacterial liquid, and then put an Elizabethan collar on the dog. After the dog is well, take off the collar. If the temperature is low, you can wear loose pet clothes.

Why you shouldn't shave your dog's hair

Dog hair protects the skin, preventing the spread of some diseases and protecting against sunburn.

Although dogs do not have sweat glands and cannot dissipate heat through sweat glands, they are always dissipating heat. When the outside temperature is lower than body temperature, the heat is easier to dissipate.

Dogs usually dissipate heat through their tongues and paw pads, so when cleaning your dog, you should also pay attention to cleaning the paw pads carefully.