A beautiful coat is a sign of good health! Regularly caring for your dog’s coat has a real impact on his coat, of course, but also on his health. Coat care varies according to the breed and therefore the type of coat: long, short, hard, soft…
The primary function of brushing is to detangle the coat, which is especially important for long-haired dogs. Untangling the hair prevents the dog from getting tangles that could impede its movements. It is important to adapt the brushes to your dog’s coat in order to prevent your dog from having a bad time. For example: brushing a sensitive area with an unsuitable brush can lead to skin irritation. To make brushing easier and more pleasant for your dog, you can use a detangler. This will be much easier and, above all, faster. Brushing also helps to aerate the skin by removing dead hairs and thus promoting regrowth. It also helps to prevent certain skin diseases.
The hair falls out more abundantly in the spring and autumn during the moult. To learn more about moulting, please see our article.
Shampooing your dog also allows you to take care of his coat. It is very good for the maintenance of the coat, but also indispensable for its hygiene. The pH of a dog’s skin is very different from that of humans (see the article in this e-Mag entitled “Why choose shampoos specifically formulated for dogs and cats ? – MP Labo“). As with brushing, it is important to use products that are adapted to the dog’s coat, but also to his skin. The shampoo ranges are very wide and can be adapted to all skin types. There are moisturising shampoos, gentler shampoos for sensitive skin, and even soothing shampoos. Even with a suitable shampoo, bathing should not be too frequent. This can damage and dry out the skin. Depending on the breed, baths can be more frequent. A dog with longer hair may need to be bathed more regularly.
It is also possible to take your dog to the groomer. As for the regularity, it all depends on you and especially on how long the hair grows back. For dogs that need to have their hair cut, you can take them to the groomer every 2 months or so. The groomer will adapt the dog’s haircut according to the season.
Some breeds, such as the Poodle or the Shi-tzu, have a continuous growth of the coat and therefore shed little. It is therefore necessary to groom them regularly.
Finally, it is important to mention that diet plays a very important role in the quality of the coat. If the diet is not rich enough and/or not well adapted, it can cause more hair loss and also a degradation of the hair which will dry out and become dull. To avoid these problems, it is best to eat a quality diet. Foods rich in omega-3 and 6, rich in proteins and balanced in vitamins are recommended.
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