The state of the skin and coat in dogs is one of the main indicators of health and quality of nutrition. Proper care for the dog's hair is not only a cosmetic procedure, but also allows you to identify the symptoms of various diseases at the earliest stages and in time to contact the veterinarian. For each species and breed of the dog, there are standards and characteristics of care for the coat. For the fur of york, poodle, shih-tzu, maltese, and other long-haired and long-haired dogs, it is much more difficult to care for than for short-haired wool. Nevertheless, if you notice that the dog is climbing hair for no apparent reason, then it is necessary to consult a veterinarian.
Care of the dog's coat
From a small age the puppy needs to be accustomed to daily combing. This applies not only to long-haired dogs but short-haired. Combing improves blood circulation and is useful not only for wool, but also for skin and muscle tissue. Each breed has its own peculiarities of caring for the coat, for example, the hot air affects the york's fur negatively, the poodle's hair quickly becomes knitted. There are also general principles of care for the coat and skin of dogs. You can not often bathe dogs, since the protective layer of fat is washed off, which requires a long time to form. Shampoo should be selected of good quality, which does not overdry the skin and does not spoil the coat. It is also recommended to use conditioner for wool or special oils. After washing, the dog is placed in a warm place or dried by a hair dryer. In order to accelerate the loss of dog hair during moulting, it is recommended to hold the dog wrapped in a towel after bathing.
For combing, you need to pick up a special inventory. The short-haired dogs are combed by a rigid rubber brush in the direction of growth of the coat. Dogs with a thick undercoat and rigid coarse hair can be combed with a stiff natural wool brush and wiped with a soft cloth to immediately remove dirt from the dog's coat. For combing dogs with long hair, you will need a wire brush and a special comb. Particularly carefully combed problem areas, where the most often formed koltuny.
Some breeds also need haircutting. This is done not only for appearance, but also necessary for the comfort of dogs. The haircut should be handled by a specialist, as there are standards for each breed. For example, the haircut of a york fur is distinguished by special attention to smooth areas, and allows to emphasize or hide some features of a structure. Grooming poodles is necessary to prevent problems with wool, and also requires knowledge of the breed standard.
Proper care for dog hair allows you to timely detect health problems, the appearance of cutaneous parasites and take appropriate measures.
Diseases of the skin and coat in dogs
Wool and skin of the dog is an indicator of the internal state of the animal. Malnutrition, internal diseases, stress and other negative factors affect the appearance of the animal. In cases of changes on the skin, such as wool gets out more than usual outside