When do you shave your dog's fetal hair?

The growth of dog fetal hair will be affected by the natural environment, so it is necessary to consider their physiological conditions and environmental changes during the shaving season. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are good times to shave fetal hair. The temperature rises in spring, the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is large, and fluffy fetal hair may affect the normal thermoregulation of dogs; When the temperature drops in autumn, the growth of fetal hair will affect the skin's breathing and be easily infected by moisture. At the same time, give a certain repair time after shaving fetal hair. In the right season, the dog's body is easy to adapt.

2. Consider the breed and age of the dog.

The breed and age of a dog will affect the length and growth rate of its fetal hair. Teddy, Bixiong and other dogs have long fetal hair and need to shave it in spring and autumn respectively. The fetal hair of VIP, Schnauzer and other dogs is relatively short, so you can consider shaving unnecessary fetal hair in spring. In addition, age is also a consideration. Puppies are weak, so it is suggested to shave their fetal hair at 5-6 months, which can promote the growth of new hair and reduce the weight burden of puppies.

3. Prevent dogs from catching cold and getting sunburned.

After shaving fetal hair, the dog's skin will be exposed to the outside, so it is necessary to pay attention to sun protection and warmth. After shaving fetal hair, try to avoid exposing the dog to the sun, and at the same time, you can put on suitable clothes for the dog to protect its body temperature. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in spring, so we should pay attention to keeping dogs warm and cold in the morning or evening. In autumn, it is necessary to prevent dogs from catching cold and let dogs wear appropriate clothes, especially in wet and cold weather.

4. Pay attention to the method and frequency of shaving fetal hair.

The method and frequency of shaving fetal hair also need attention. When shaving fetal hair, you should choose suitable tools, such as electric hair trimmer or professional shaving knife, which can cut fetal hair without hurting the skin. When shaving fetal hair, you can let the dog wear a seat belt to avoid accidental injury. In addition, the frequency of shaving fetal hair also needs to be appropriate, usually once or twice a year. Excessive shaving of fetal hair will affect the hair growth and skin breathing of dogs.