Many dog owners are confused about whether to cut their dogs' fetal hair. If you take your dog to a pet store, the pet store will generally recommend shaving the fetal hair. But do dogs really need to have their fetal hair trimmed?
1. Do dogs need to shave their lanugo hair?
Do you need to cut your dog’s lanugo hair? The answer is no. When many poop owners take their dogs for styling, pet shops will recommend that the dog’s fetal hair be cut, or even shaved many times, because this means that the hair that grows out after cutting will reach a certain hardness, making it easier to style.
But this is actually just for the convenience of the pet shop. If you consult a professional veterinarian, they will tell you that you cannot shave the dog's hair, as this will cause great harm to the dog's skin.
The hair of puppies looks sparse and not pretty enough, but it is also the only protective layer for the fragile skin of puppies. The hair can keep warm and is not subject to physical and chemical damage. It can also prevent bacteria , microorganisms , etc. from directly attaching to the skin. Hair plays a great role in dogs.
In addition, dogs start to replace their lanugo hair when they are 3-5 months old. However, because the hair on the face and body grow at different rates, the dog will be more ugly during this period, which is what we often call the embarrassing period, but this is a normal physiological phenomenon.
Some pet owners don’t understand and think that the dog’s hair is not growing well, so they should shave off the fetal hair and let the dog grow back.
In fact, during the shedding period, the dog will grow harder and thicker new hair. At this time, the dog only needs to be trimmed regularly. The dog's fetal hair will slowly be replaced and new hair will grow. The new hair will actually have the same texture as the original hair. It does not grow back after being shaved, and the hair will grow better.
So there is actually no need to cut the dog’s fetal hair.
2. The dangers of shaving lanugo
1. Damage to skin hair follicles
The skin of puppies is relatively delicate. If the angle or temperature of the electric clipper is not controlled well during shaving the dog, it will easily lead to skin damage and redness. In severe cases, the dog's hair follicles may be destroyed. If Maona is destroyed, then this area may not be able to grow hair in the future.
2. Mosquito bites and sunburns
The dog’s hair protects the skin. If the hair is shaved, the dog will be more likely to attract mosquitoes and be bitten by mosquitoes, which can lead to itchy skin and even skin diseases. If it is summer, dogs will be particularly susceptible to sunburn without their hair.
3. Easy to catch cold
The hair of a dog is very important, it is equivalent to their "clothes". If the dog's fetal hair is shaved, it is equivalent to letting it "run naked". If the weather is cold, dogs can easily catch cold. Even in summer, dogs can easily catch cold and get sick in air-conditioned rooms.
Therefore, never shave your dog’s lanugo. You can trim it appropriately. If your dog doesn’t cooperate when you take your dog for styling, you can use some delicious snacks to divert its attention, so that your dog will be more cooperative.
If you think your dog’s hair is unsightly, you can actually comb your dog’s hair more often and feed it hair-beautifying foods, such as egg yolks, carrots, etc. You can also choose a dog food containing deep-sea fish oil as its staple dog food.
Conclusion: Have you ever shaved your dog’s lanugo?
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