26/05/2024
Weekend Tip “Older Dogs”
Give Your Dog A Massage:
Combine your grooming session with a comforting massage. Take frequent breaks and just stroke or pet her. You’ll both enjoy spending this quality time together.
Trim Long Hair on the Feet:
If your senior has hair growing on the bottom of her feet between the pads, she might slip on hard floors. Using blunt-tipped scissors, trim the sides and bottoms of her paws so she’ll get better traction when she walks.
Trim the face:
An older dog might have cataracts or other vision problems, so be sure to trim bangs and the muzzle in front of her eyes so she has an unobstructed view of the world. (are you asking them to trim their bangs complete so their eyes can be seen?)
Use A Nonslip
Surface: Let her stand or lie down on a bath mat or rug that gives her some traction when getting up, playing, laying down, and grooming.
Trim Excess Hair Body:
Old dogs aren’t as flexible, and it’s hard for them to bend around and clean themselves as well as they use to. A sanitary cut around her rear end and tummy will help your older dog keep themselves clean.
The Big Question Should You Shave Your Dog?
Bergamascos tripple coat protects them from extreme heat and cold, getting sunburn, animal attacks, and most importantly provides cushioning for their bones when laying down whether in the house or outside. How many times have heard “We have the best beds for our dog, and he only prefers the cold floor.” Their coat is very important to your dog, similar to how our hair is to us, however, to prevent tripping and added weight when wet, I would recommend trimming to a desired shorter length, anywhere from a few inches off the bottom to midway up their sides, but definitely not a direct shave short coat.
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