Dogs will lose their lanugo hair during their embarrassing period

In fact, everyone has a misunderstanding of the concept of lanugo hair. Many parents who have raised newborn puppies know that the hair of puppies is quite hard when they are born. , thick, and straight, this is the lanugo. When the dog grows up, please note that Bichon Frize and Poodle do not shed, so in many cases, the texture of the hair will change due to switching from milk to dog food. It starts to change, so when you take a bath, you will find that the upper half of a hair will be thicker and the lower half will be thinner. This is the embarrassing period, and the baby will suddenly change from a hairy child to a middle-parted, fleshy, etc. At this time, many parents can't help but want to shovel out Maomao and wait for the birth of new Maomao.

We have learned about the hair cycle above, so when all the hair is removed, the hair starts to grow again. After a full cycle, the hair naturally becomes different from the original one. In fact, it is not that the hair has changed, but that it has metamorphosed. The process was shaved off so parents didn't see it.

Under what circumstances can I shave my hair?

Dogs’ skin is thinner than that of humans. Human skin has about 6-8 layers, while dog’s skin has about 5 layers, so dogs are more susceptible to skin diseases. Shaving is recommended under the following circumstances:

1 Skin diseases on large areas of the body, because many skin diseases are contagious, and excessively long hair will be contaminated with many germs, causing them to spread on the body.

2 Large areas of hair knots all over the body. These knots, commonly known as "carpet knots," will pull the dog's skin tightly, causing tightness and itching, which makes the dog very uncomfortable and often scratches. As a result, the hair becomes more tangled and clumps, forming a vicious cycle. Under the blanket of carpet-like knots, the air permeability of the skin becomes poor. It is difficult for parents to wash the skin thoroughly when bathing their babies, and it is even more difficult to dry them thoroughly. The combination of airtightness and moisture is a paradise for bacteria! On the premise of minimizing the dog's pain, professional groomers need to use a variety of tools such as handle combs, needle combs, conditioner sprays, etc. and spend a lot of time (sometimes it even takes a whole day or two to completely untangle!) to complete this work. Some people just want speed and use so-called "knot-opening combs" or rowing combs to pull out the knotted hair of dogs, causing the dog great pain and even fearing combing from now on!

3 When there are too many fleas and other surface parasites, it is also recommended to keep the undercoat and shave it short in order to make it easier to soak in the medicine.

4 Trauma. Similarly, hair can be contaminated with bacteria, so wounds need to be exposed to heal quickly. You can also shave the hair locally appropriately.

If you must choose to shave your dog’s lanugo, please pay attention to the following points:

1 Shaving lanugo is usually done when the dog is 6-8 months old and during its moulting period. It is autumn and winter when your dog is seven or eight months old. It is recommended that you do not shave your dog to avoid causing the dog to get sick.

2 When shaving lanugo, be sure not to shave it close to the skin, as it can easily cause folliculitis and various skin diseases.

3 Parents should also pay close attention to the dog's emotions and provide them with the best management and care. If your dog has low self-esteem and is depressed, parents should quickly find ways to soothe it.

4 Since dogs do not have fur to protect them from heat, they are more susceptible to colds and colds. Therefore, it is also the responsibility of parents to do a good job of keeping warm and cold.

5 Parents should not shave their dogs at home. They must go to a professional pet hospital or pet store to shave their dogs. Avoid improper operation to damage hair follicles.

In addition, let’s talk about the question of whether dogs other than Bichons and Poodles should be shaved in summer:

1 Dog hair is hollow and has the functions of heat insulation, refraction of ultraviolet rays and sun protection. These functions will be lost after shaving!

2 Dog sweat glands are on the nose and soles of the feet, not on the body surface!

3 For long-haired dogs, just thin it out. It is breathable and can physically cool down.