One of the most common myths about pet care is that dogs shouldn’t be groomed during the cold winter months.
Unfortunately, skimping on these visits can do more harm to your pet than good.
Longer hair that drags on the ground (think of those sweet shaggy feet), picks up snow, ice, and salt which can tangle into the hair and even cause burns on your pup’s pads.
Longer, un-brushed coats are prone to becoming severely tangled, or matted. Matted hair can cause discomfort for your pet, but also destroys the insulation properties of the coat. Once a coat becomes matted, it loses the ability to keep your dog warm.
That heavy, tangled coat that you think will keep your pet warm could actually be doing the opposite. Thick coats and heavy tangles, when wet from snow, ice, or rain, stay wet much longer than a shorter coat, and hold moisture and cold tight up against your dog.
The good news is, Clover Pup Salon can help!
Scheduling regular appointments for your pet allows us to keep the coat clean, remove dead hair, and brush out those snarls before they become a problem, restoring the natural insulating properties of the hair. All of our bath visits also include a trimming of the face, feet, and potty spots, to keep your pet looking and feeling lovely, even in the cold.
If you don’t want the maintenance of a long coat, it is always healthier for your dog to be clipped short and wear a stylish coat or sweater than to go out with a matted coat.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at 262-583-3155 so we can help get your pup winter ready!
