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28/05/2022

Should I groom my pets in winter?

It’s winter. It’s cold. Your dog or cat’s coat has come in for the season, so it should keep them warm, right? Well, it’s not that cut and dried. Your pet’s winter coat needs the same – if not more – grooming and attention than their summer coat in order to keep them comfortable and healthy. Let’s look at pet grooming in winter, from head to toe.

Brushing your pet’s coat

Dogs and cats will grow in a winter coat for the colder season. Even short-haired pets will shed more and you’ll notice they leave bits of their coats everywhere they go! Save your vacuum cleaner and spend a bit of time every day giving your dog or cat a good brush.

Dogs with double coats will ‘blow’ their coats once or twice a year (or sometimes more, depending on the breed and the season). This dead hair needs to be removed in order to promote a healthy coat and skin. If it’s not removed, it can cause loads of extra shedding as well as horrible matting. A matted coat certainly doesn’t help with winter insulation, so it’s better to give your dog a daily brush to get rid of dead hair and encourage a healthy, shiny coat that makes your dog look and feel good.

Even though cats spend a lot of their waking hours grooming themselves, brushing them will help to remove a lot of excess fur and prevent knotting, matting and hairballs.

Bath regularly in winter

It seems counter-intuitive that dogs should be bathed regularly in winter. Unless they go frolicking in mud, don’t they tend to be more indoors and thus cleaner in winter? Somewhat true, but come wintertime, the air is drier especially from indoor heating. This can have a drying effect on pets’ coats and their skin. Dry skin that’s not managed properly can lead to itching, hot spots, and all sorts of discomfort for your dog.

Regular bathing with a conditioning dog shampoo encourages good skin health and can maintain your dog’s coat with a lovely soft shine during the cold, dry months. Just be sure to dry your pooch properly after his bathtime so that he doesn’t get chills while his coat is still damp.

Maintain a winter cut

It’s a fallacy that all dogs’ winter coats keep them warm in winter and shouldn’t be cut. If you groom your poodle, pom, spaniel or schnauzer throughout the year, it’s important to maintain a grooming or trimming schedule in winter. Whether you use a professional groomer or do your grooming at home, opt for a winter cut (slightly longer than a close summer cut). This will keep your dog comfortable, especially if they’re used to being shaved or trimmed, and it will make it easier to brush them daily and keep their coat in good condition. If you’re worried about your dog getting a little chilly in winter, there’s nothing that a spiffy doggy jacket can’t fix!

Trim nails

If you’re nervous about cutting your dog’s nails, take him to the parlor or vet for a pedicure. Otherwise keep a pair of good quality pet nail trimmers handy. You may notice that less outdoor activity means his nails will get longer, faster, as he’s not wearing them down on the pavement outside.

Grooming your pets doesn’t have to be a chore. If you consider that groomed pets have healthier coats and skin, shed less on the furniture, and can better regulate their body temperature, then grooming time can become quality time with your best furry friend. The time spent grooming is time spent giving your pet love and affection, and investing in their long-term health and well-being.

19/05/2021

Some grooming petucation!
Great article saying it like it is!

With the cold weather aproaching, you may be inclined to think you are doing your precious pet a favour by holding off on their regular grooming until the weather warms. BUT…you’re not!
Contrary to what you may have heard, grooming during the winter months is just as important, if not more so than it is during the summer time, when a bath and short haircut seems like the obvious thing for you to do for your pet.
Why is winter grooming so important?
Underneath a dog’s topcoat of fur lays an undercoat, think of it as your pup’s very own woolen jumper. It is this layer of fur that helps to regulate your dog’s temperature; it keeps them warm in winter and cool in summer.
Without regular bathing and grooming, a dog’s undercoat becomes dirty, matted and wet – particularly if the pup spends any time outdoors. Like all good woollen jumpers, if the undercoat is not given the opportunity to breathe, it can take hours to dry, become dreadfully uncomfortable and in time can be a little stinky!
In the absence of grooming, your dog’s undercoat will eventually stop being able to keep them warm. In fact, it can make your dog colder and increase their risk of weather associated illnesses!
A dirty and matted undercoat traps dirt and debris and in some cases, parasites and other nasty microbes. They sit against your dog’s skin which has the potential to cause dermatological issues and other health concerns.
The reality of it is, it’s not only the length of your pup’s coat or their stylish haircut that matters when it comes to grooming! It’s the care and maintenance of their undercoat (particularly in winter), including double coated breeds that drop coat.
Potential aesthetic downside to NOT grooming during winter…the shave off!
Most pet owners love to keep their pet’s hair longer. They love the feel of a long plush coat and/or the teddy bear look.The problem arises when your pup hasn’t been groomed during winter and comes back in summer, with knots and matts through their fur. Unfortunately, its not as easy to “brush out the knots” as you may think. Not only can it be painful but it can create a negative experience for your dog that could ruin future brushing sessions.
Matting and pelting also has the potential to do real damage to your dog’s skin in addition to causing pain as it pulls and restricts movement surrounding the pelted area. In some circumstances, when matts are removed, the area may be left a little bruised from the constant pulling that has happened.
Groomers don’t want to shave your dog! That’s not why we became groomers! We want to bring out the best in your best friend and matting makes this extremely difficult. Unfortunately, matting may determine the length of a groom as in some cases we have to clip underneath the matting which can leave a very short haircut. If there is pelting, the groom will most definitely have to be short. Regular visits to your groomer for a bath and blow-dry or tidy (bath, dry, face, feet and hygiene areas), as well as weekly brushing by owners, helps to prevent shave-offs in summer and upset parents.

That feel good feeling
Let’s not forget the “feel good” feeling our pets have once they’ve been groomed. Not only do they physically feel good, because the dirt, debris and knots have been removed but they’ve also been able to spend time socialising with other people and dogs. Grooming can help your best friend’s mental and emotional well-being as much as it can their physical health!

Article written by Katie Buckley – Groomer, The Vet Lounge Currumbin.

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WHY WINTER GROOMING IS AS IMPORTANT AS SUMMER GROOMING 🐾❄️

Dog grooming during the winter months is just as important for the safety and well-being of your pet as it is during the warmer months.
- Dog skins get drier in the winter months, just like humans maintaining a regular bathing schedule is your best defense - A well maintained coat will also help keep dogs warmer in the winter, thus regular brushing and grooming is needed 🥰

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