What are urinary catheter hairs?

There is a tuft of hair on the ventral side of the dog's external genitalia, commonly known as "urinary catheter hairs". Don't underestimate this tuft of hair, it can not only protect the penis and peach "The function can also allow the dog to urinate, and the urine will flow directly to the ground along it to avoid soiling the skin of the abdomen and thighs.

The dangers of cutting off the dog’s urinary catheter hair

1. The penis is worn out: Especially for male dogs who like to lie on the ground, it will be difficult to lose this hair. Allowing the opening of the penis to directly contact the ground increases physical friction, which may cause the penis to break due to excessive friction.
2. More susceptible to disease: The lack of catheter hair will also make the penis more likely to be exposed to germs, eventually leading to urinary tract disease.
3. Urinating on the thighs: This is more likely to happen to female dogs, causing them to stink. Fortunately, the owner observed this case carefully and discovered it early. Otherwise, he would not have known the source of the odor. In order to remove it, Owners with body odor are likely to bathe their dogs more frequently, which can lead to skin problems in their dogs.

How to care for dog hair

Generally speaking, pet groomers with a little experience will not shave this hair. Of course, apprentices who have just entered the industry may This small detail will be ignored. The correct operation should be to trim it slightly and maintain its natural shape.
Usually we can also prune ourselves at home, the principles are the same as above. In addition, if it is found that the dog licks the penis or peach frequently, the owner should peel off the fur and check whether the skin near the penis or peach is red, swollen and inflamed. If it has become inflamed or even ulcerated , please don’t let the dog continue to lick, and seek medical attention in time. If you can’t go to the hospital in time, you can DIY an Elizabethan collar at home and put it on your dog to prevent the licking from getting worse.