11/11/2025
🛑Want to start letting your dog get long and fluffy for winter? Do it, we love that! BUT they still need groomed... and here's why!🛑
• As your dog’s coat grows longer and denser for winter warmth, it’s more prone to matting — especially around the neck, legs, and belly.
• Mats trap moisture, salt, and debris, which can lead to skin irritation, infections, or pain when they pull on the skin.
• Regular brushing and professional grooming help keep the coat clean, smooth, and insulating.
• Groomers remove dead hair, dander, and buildup that can clog the skin.
• Brushing stimulates natural oil production and blood flow, keeping the coat shiny and the skin hydrated — important when indoor heating dries the air.
• Snow, ice, and road salt can cause dryness and cracking on paw pads.
• Groomers trim fur between paw pads to prevent ice balls from forming and check for irritation or injuries.
• Keeping nails trimmed helps with traction on slippery floors and sidewalks.
• A matted or overgrown coat actually traps moisture and cold, reducing its insulating ability.
• A well-maintained coat provides natural warmth and protection — not too long, not too short.
• Groomers clean ears, trim sanitary areas, and bathe your dog with coat-appropriate shampoos.
• This helps prevent odor, infections, and discomfort, especially when dogs spend more time indoors.
