{"id":8302,"date":"2021-09-30T11:07:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T11:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.co.uk\/?p=8302"},"modified":"2023-03-28T12:51:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T12:51:50","slug":"autumn-winter-dog-grooming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/autumn-winter-dog-grooming\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn & Winter Dog Grooming"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may be tempted to let your dog\u2019s hair grow long and thick to stop them from feeling the winter chill, however, dog grooming couldn\u2019t be more important at this time of year.<\/p>\n

While on your daily walks, you need to be aware of what weather conditions can do to your furry friend\u2019s paws and coat. While our dogs rarely turn their noses up at wet and rainy weather, you ought to remember that they should not stay wet for long. Imagine going out in the icy cold weather with wet hair\u2026 you\u2019d be miserable right?<\/p>\n

Grit or salt on the roads and icy conditions can result in little ice balls or stones gathering in between your dog\u2019s paw pads. If these are not removed correctly, your dog may start to lick the salt which could lead to gastrointestinal disturbances, or the ice may lead to an infection-susceptible dog.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s true that double-coated breeds and others with thick, long fur are more \u2018winter-ready\u2019 than short haired dogs, the \u2018blessing\u2019 of these thick coats in winter can quickly become a curse if the coat isn\u2019t maintained in a healthy condition.<\/p>\n

Fur that\u2019s matted doesn\u2019t insulate or provide warmth; instead, it provides discomfort, pain, and hot spots. Matting can even lead to infections below the skin, so it\u2019s important to continue the regular grooming which, not only keeps your dog looking their best, but helps keep them healthy.<\/p>\n

Winter Grooming Checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Brush \u2013 give your dog\u2019s coat a dry with a towel or blow dryer (on a low heat) followed by a thorough brush through. You can use the Pet Head Quick Fix (and 100% biodegradable) Wipes<\/a> or any of the Pet Head sprays and foams<\/a> to keep their coats in top condition between full grooms<\/li>\n
  2. Regular Grooming \u2013 ensure your dog receives regular full grooms to keep your dog’s coat at a more manageable length. This will make it easier for you to stick to a routine and keep them matt free. Keep some Pet Head shampoos and conditioners<\/a> handy at home to keep your pooch smelling wonderful!<\/li>\n
  3. Paws \u2013 after those long walks simply rinse your dog\u2019s paws in a bowl of warm water and towel dry to ensure there are no hidden nasties between the pads. Trim the fur in between the pads and use Pet Head Paw Butter<\/a> to nourish and protect<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You may be tempted to let your dog\u2019s hair grow long and thick to stop them from feeling the winter chill, however, dog grooming couldn\u2019t be more important at this time of year. While on your daily walks, you need to be aware of what weather conditions can do to your furry friend\u2019s paws and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6051,"featured_media":8304,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","family-health-and-hygiene","content-grooming","behaviour-smelly-and-dirty","behaviour-puppy-coat-care","content-entity"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6051"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8302"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8302\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16723,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8302\/revisions\/16723"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}