Dog grooming: info & tips

By Madina

28 february 2024

Proper dog grooming

Grooming a dog's coat is not only a great way to strengthen your bond with your dog, but it is also important for a dog's health and well-being. Regular and correct grooming is the only way to prevent the consequences of poor grooming such as matting, infections or parasites and to find and treat injuries at an early stage.

So that grooming is not a necessary evil for dog and owner, but a pleasant experience, grooming should be practised from puppyhood.

What is good for a dog's coat?

The best thing for every dog's coat is regular grooming tailored to the coat type. Proper grooming for dogs is so important because it not only contributes to a more beautiful appearance, but also to increased well-being and can reflect your dog's state of health.

Depending on the breed and coat type, dog grooming can include brushing, combing, washing or even clipping and trimming the dog's coat.

When does a dog change its coat?

Dogs change their coat twice a year, in spring and fall.

In spring, they lose their thick and much too warm winter coat.

In fall, they shed their summer coat to make way for the new, warmer winter coat.

When do dogs shed their summer coat?

The shedding for summer usually takes place in spring. They start shedding as soon as the temperatures get warmer and usually shed their coats in April and May.

When do dogs shed their winter coats?

The shedding that makes way for the winter coat starts in the fall, as soon as it gets colder outside. Most dogs shed their summer coat in September and October, but the shedding process can also extend into November.

Undercoat and longhair coat: The right coat care

Proper coat care for dogs with long hair coats and undercoats is particularly important:

Normally, the dog sheds a large part of its dead undercoat on its own. But the longer your dog's top coat is, the less this happens on its own. This is a problem for many dogs. The fine hairs of the undercoat often grow unevenly but particularly densely, which can not only lead to matting, but can also damage the dog's skin as it cannot breathe properly.

To counteract this, regular combing once or twice a week is important. If tangles have already formed in the dog's coat, special dog scrapers and undercoat brushes can help to loosen them again, thin out the thick undercoat and protect the top coat in the process.

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Dog matted: What to do?

Grooming should also be a high priority for dogs that have long, fine fur with little or no undercoat. The top coat of such dogs grows continuously, similar to our own hair. As soon as the hair has finished growing, it dies and can become tangled in the coat and lead to matting. With longer hair, there is also the occasional risk of twigs getting caught or unsightly matting caused by friction.

Particularly in sensitive areas such as behind the ears, on the tail or on the belly, annoying matting can quickly occur. It is therefore advisable to remove dead hair and loose fur regularly, about once or twice a week and as required after walks, using a suitable brush.

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Dog matted behind the ears

The ears of a dog are a sensitive area on the dog's body. Depending on the type of ear, tangles can occur not only behind the ears but also on the edge of the ears or inside. This is particularly dangerous. Accordingly, the ears should also be checked regularly as part of the dog's coat care.

If there is matting behind the ears, you can carefully try to remove it with a comb. If the matting is already too severe, the fur on the ears is particularly thick or the ears are particularly sensitive to care or prone to ear infections, the matted areas should be carefully cut off. If you are unsure where the matting ends and the dog's ear begins, you can also have the area removed by a vet or groomer.

Coat care for short-haired dogs

Even short-haired dogs deserve proper coat care! Although tangles and undergrowth in the hair are rather rare, the coat and skin should still be checked weekly. Brushes with natural bristles or rubber brushes are ideal for grooming short-haired dogs. When brushing, you should always brush in the direction of growth - this not only makes the hair shiny, but also stimulates blood circulation and is good for your dog's skin.

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Bathing dogs with short coats

In general, all dogs should be bathed as rarely as possible and as often as necessary. The ingredients in dog shampoos affect the skin flora of dogs and can damage it if they are bathed too often. The right utensils can help you to ensure that your dog gets really clean during his bath,: Rubber brushes distribute the shampoo deeply and evenly in the dog's coat and give your dog a pleasant massage at the same time.

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