28/01/2025
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to touch base about the importance of maintaining your pet’s coat. I know everyone has busy schedules, and sometimes life gets in the way of keeping up with brushing your furry friend’s coat. However, for long-coated dogs, especially those with high-maintenance coats, regular brushing is essential. Ideally, these dogs should be brushed daily, especially if you’re aiming to keep their coat long or maintain that “teddy bear” look.
In addition to daily brushing, long-coated dogs should also be on a scheduled grooming routine—every 4, 6, or 8 weeks. Regular visits to the groomer will allow us to wash, add products, brush, and trim the coat to help maintain it and prevent matting. If a dog continues to mat despite being on a grooming schedule, it might be due to the technique or brushes you’re using. I’d be happy to help you learn how to properly brush your dog, ensuring you’re reaching each layer of their coat.
Alternatively, we can discuss a manageable clip length for your dog, making it easier to maintain both at home and in the salon. Unfortunately, when a dog becomes severely matted to the skin, the only humane way to remove the mats is to clip under them, which results in a very short length. Brushing at this point can be not only painful but also inhumane for your dog, and it can be costly for you.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need help with brushing techniques. I’m here to support you in keeping your pet’s coat healthy and comfortable!
(~Puppies with long coats need to also be introduced as early as the 3rd vaccination to help desensitise them to grooming~ )
(Matting below as reference to show you what happens when it is left to long without maintenance)
