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Cutting, shearing or trimming dog fur?

Hundefell schneiden, scheren oder trimmen?

Healthy dog ​​fur, without adhesions and inflammation!

Veterinarians and dog owners disagree when it comes to answering the question of whether the fur of their beloved four-legged friend cut, shaved or trimmed Since your dog's coat not only looks beautiful, but primarily regulates the body temperature, you should consider this step carefully. Dogs that have a coat that is too long or very thick, especially in the summer months, suffer from it. For this reason, it may be advisable to Trimming the fur at regular intervals . However, trimming the fur is not recommended just for beauty reasons or to follow trends. If you want to trim your four-legged friend's fur, you will find out what you need to consider in today's blog article.

Trimming dog fur made easy

Prevent skin irritation and eczema!

Trimming is characterized by the fact that only dead and loose hair is plucked from your dog's coat. You can trim the coat either with your fingers or with a special device. If you decide to use the so-called trimming knife, you should have some practice in using it. For some dog breeds, regular trimming is even recommended. These include, for example, breeds with rough coats How:

· Terrier,

· Schnauzer

and wire-haired dachshunds.

When breeding these breeds, emphasis was placed on ensuring that their coats protect them particularly well from wet and cold weather. The normal coat change that we know from other dog breeds in spring and autumn has - to put it exaggeratedly - been almost bred out. The idea behind this breeding goal? Dogs of these breeds are often used for hunting. With a coat structure like this, they can serve as hunting dogs all year round. Since dogs of these breeds can quickly "overheat", especially in summer, it is advisable to Dead top coat should be removed regularly . Excess and sticky fur can lead to skin irritation, inflammation and even eczema.

Expert tip: Regular trimming stimulates coat growth.

You can remove undercoat by Simply brush out the dead hair . A normal dog brush is usually sufficient. You should not trim the fur more than once a month. This way you can be sure that you are natural protective barrier . If the protective barrier is damaged, we recommend our emmi®-pet HOCL hoof, skin and wound hydrogel . After trimming, we recommend that you brush the coat thoroughly.

Shearing dog fur made easy

Breed and coat structure determine whether shearing is advisable!

In contrast to trimming, shearing fur is not so easy. Ideally you make an appointment with a dog groomer and have the shearing explained to you in detail at least once. If you are considering doing the shearing yourself, you should definitely consider the following points:

· Before each shearing, you must brush the coat thoroughly. Any matting, heavy dirt and knots must be removed from the coat before shearing.

· You should also carefully consider the choice of the right length. Experts recommend a hair length of no less than 9 millimeters. If the hair is still too long after shearing, you can always cut it shorter.

· In any case, make sure that your dog feels comfortable before and during the clipping process.

· Always use the clippers in the direction of coat growth and never work against the grain.

· You should always cut particularly sensitive areas with scissors.

After shearing, you must brush your dog carefully again. This way you can check whether the cut is even. If the undercoat is thick, it is also advisable to use a special undercoat brush. For some breeds, a thorough bath after shearing is advisable. soothes the skin and removes the last hair residues . If you find inflamed areas or small wounds on your dog's skin, we recommend disinfection and treatment with our emmi®-pet wound solution .

Cutting dog fur made easy

Simply cut off tangles, dirt and knots!

You can also cut your dog’s fur with special hair scissors.

· matting,

· coarse dirt

· and knots in the hair

a role. Whenever the If the fur is stuck together in certain spots , you should use scissors. Be careful when using the scissors so that you do not injure your darling. Your dog's fur will look healthier after removing annoying mats. Removing adhesions in the fur also effectively prevents skin irritations and eczema. If you do find a part of the skin that already has slight inflammation, we recommend that you use scissors. Care with our skin care set .


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