The weather is getting hot, should you shave your dog?

When I was out for a walk the other night, I met a friend walking the dog.

"Hey, why is the hair on Hanhan (Golden Retriever) shaved?".

"It's too hot, let it cool down!" explained the friend.

At that time, the veterinarian Xiao Ming was speechless. Why are some people still shaving dogs for reasons such as "the dog sheds too much" and "cooling the dog"?

Is it true that you don't know that shaving dogs for non-disease reasons can cause great physical and mental harm to them?

First, let's correct it: shaving a dog doesn't do anything to cool it down.

Dogs have few sweat glands on their bodies, and they dissipate heat through their tongues, paws, and ears. You said shaving the feet to cool the dog, veterinarian Xiao Ming can understand. And you cool it down by shaving its entire body, what the hell?

So, what harm does shaving your dog cause?

-1 Hair is the umbrella of the body

Looking at the thick and useless hair, it is the umbrella of their skin.

Sometimes shaving your dog's hair not only doesn't help them cool down, but it can also lead to heat stroke.

Make their skin completely exposed to the sun, and the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin does not need to be said by veterinarian Xiao Ming, right?

-2 Causes damage to dog hair follicles

In order to save money, some shit shovel officers think that as long as they buy a razor, they can shave their dogs.

But in fact, because of your improper operation, it is very likely that the dog's skin follicles will be injured during the shaving process, causing folliculitis.

Don't think it's a big deal that the dog will re-grow hair in the future, but what you don't know is that some hair follicles are permanently damaged, and even if new hair grows, it may not be as good as before.

-3 Attract mosquito bites

Shaving your dog is usually in summer, which is the season with the most mosquitoes.

Without the shelter of hair, the skin is exposed, making it easier to attract mosquito bites.

Mild cases will be infected with dermatitis, and severe cases will also spread Japanese encephalitis.

-4 Causes the dog to have low self-esteem

Hair, like human clothes, is the capital for dogs to show off.

When they don't even have hair, they also feel inferior in front of their peers.

In severe cases, some dogs may even become depressed and refuse to eat.

Once the dog's mental health is unhealthy, it is easy to affect their body.

To sum up, shaving your dog's hair is definitely more harmful than beneficial.

Shit shoveling officers must not find an excuse to shave the dog for their own convenience, not wanting to clean the dog's hair all day. This is not real dog love, it can only be said to be selfish.

If you really love your dog, don't shave them when they're healthy. A little trim is okay, but be sure not to shave!

The pictures are from the Internet. If you have any questions, you can contact Xiaoming, a veterinarian.

If you have pet health and pet care issues, pay attention to veterinarian Xiao Ming for consultation.