Cats and dogs are covered with thick hair, which is especially difficult in the summer. Some owners think that their pets are afraid of heat because their hair is too thick, so they shave their pets.

Is it really necessary to shave your pet’s hair in summer?

First, pets have an innate thermoregulatory mechanism, which is enough to allow them to adapt to changing temperatures.

(Most dogs and cats will change their hair twice a year when the seasons change, once from thick hair to thin hair to resist the hot summer, and once from thin hair to thick hair to protect against the severe cold.)

Secondly, dogs and cats have underdeveloped sweat glands. They do not dissipate heat through the skin like humans. Dogs and cats mainly rely on their tongues and soles of their feet to dissipate heat.

Moreover, improper shaving,

Not only will it not cool down, but it will directly expose the furry child’s skin.

Greatly increases the chance of furry children suffering from skin diseases!

For example:

Direct exposure to the sun in summer can cause excessive sunburn and skin damage to shaved children.

There are many mosquitoes in summer, and shaved children are more likely to attract mosquitoes.

After shaving, furry children use their claws to scratch and scratch themselves easily without the protection of fur.

The influence of pollen and other factors may cause skin allergies, itching, and skin diseases in furry children.

So, from a scientific point of view: shaving is risky, so be careful when shaving!

If you decide to shave your furry child, what should you pay attention to?

1. Operate with caution

If you insist on shaving your furry child, it is best to ask a professional pet groomer to do it.

The hair should not be shaved too short. It is best to leave 2-3cm for warmth, sun protection, mosquito protection, etc.

And when shaving, pay attention to the temperature of the blade to prevent burning the hair follicles.

2. Ensure the hygiene of the living environment

After shaving, the furry child’s skin will be more exposed than before. If the living environment is dirty and messy, the furry child can easily be infected with bacteria and bitten by mosquitoes.

At this time, we scavengers should ensure that the living environment is hygienic and do a good job of deworming regularly.

3. Enhance nutrition and improve immunity

After shaving, hairy children suffer fromThe chances of skin diseases are greatly increased. At this time, scavengers need to improve the immunity of their furry children to resist bacterial invasion.