It is not good to shave dogs in summer

Dogs’ skin has underdeveloped sweat glands. They only have sweat glands in a few parts such as paw pads, so shaving does not help dogs dissipate heat.
In summer, dogs stick out their tongues and gasp for air. The moist respiratory tract and mouth can evaporate a large amount of water and take away heat. Most canines have a double coat, with an outer layer of coarse protective hair and an inner layer of soft undercoat. In late spring, they shed most of their undercoat. As for the outer layer of protective hair, it will not increase the dog’s heat and can also prevent the dog’s skin from being burned by the blazing sun.

Disadvantages of shaving dogs in summer

Easily infected with skin inflammation

The dog's coat is shaved and loses the outermost layer of protection. Not only can it not prevent heatstroke in summer, Cooling down makes you more susceptible to UV damage. The skin is directly exposed to the air, and dogs are prone to itching and allergies under the influence of dust, pollen, insects and mosquitoes. After the wound is scratched and damaged, it is easy to become infected with fungi and become inflamed.

Damage to hair follicles

If you are not skilled in shaving and use the wrong tools, it is easy to damage your dog’s hair follicles, causing the new hair to lose its luster and become unhealthy.

Dogs are prone to depression

This situation exists in many dogs, because after being shaved, they are not used to seeing their own appearance, which will cause a strong sense of inferiority and depression. The common characteristics are loss of appetite, reluctance to go out, and strong aggression. Some dogs will develop skin allergies and varying degrees of skin ulcers.

The role of dog hair

1. Dog hair can protect against ultraviolet rays. Shaving in summer exposes the skin directly to ultraviolet rays, which has a high probability of causing dog skin burns and even triggering Heat stroke.
2. The dog's hair has the function of isolating external temperature and maintaining its own body temperature.