He will still shake as much water as possible off on me, though. You're right - combing them before and after a bath is the best way to go. It's amazing how much they shed! I don't know how they have any fur left on their bodies. Oh my gosh - we have this in common - except mine are malamutes - all 3 of them - and Griff is a long hair - OMG - I just got about 50 pounds of hair off him and took him to the vet to make sure he was still at the right weight - he was so THIN!
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They can have very short hair or long hair, and it can be wiry, smooth, or curly — but all have even-looking hairs with no soft undercoat. It exposes the dogs to sunburn and potential long-term hair loss. Shaving prevents cool air from getting to the skin because the undercoat is still present.
The texture of a double-coated dog will change once you shave it down. Cancer is a leading cause of death in older dogs. Your Husky will likely live longer than many other breeds and therefore is more prone to get cancer in his golden years. Many cancers are curable by surgical removal, and some types are treatable with chemotherapy. Early detection is critical! Give your wet Husky a light towel off. Set the blow dryer on cool air and blow dry her coat.
If possible, have a vacuum nearby. Part 3. Set up a grooming station. Place a sturdy table that is at least 48 inches long in an open space, like a garage or a driveway. Like more dogs, Huskies tend to fidget when they are groomed, so the extra length of the table keeps them from sliding off. You can also put the Husky on a counter top or workshop table in your garage if you don't have access to a 48 inch long table.
Attach a neck loop to a pole on one side of the table. You can tie a stripe of cloth or soft fabric to the pole to make the neck loop. If you can find a neck loop with an adjustable arm available at most pet stores , this is a better option as you can adjust the neck loop so your Husky can relax her head as you groom her.
Never adjust the neck loop so high that your husky is forced to hold his head up. Attach another pole to the opposite end of the table. Then, attach a longer neck loop or a white rope to the pole. This will serve as a hip loop to keep your Husky still as you groom them. If you have someone else who can assist you as you groom and hold your Husky still at the hips, you may not need a hip loop attachment. Place your clean, dry Husky on the table.
Loop the neck hold over her head so it sits comfortably around her neck. Then, loop the hip loop over her hips to keep her in place.
Then, trim the hairs growing between the pads on the undersides of her feet so her feet appear neat and clean. If your dog has clear nails, look for the live quick, which will be pink. Cut the nail no closer than 2 millimeters from the quick or the flesh under your dog's nail.
Once you start to see a gray or pink oval, stop trimming. Most dogs dislike getting their toenails trimmed. It helps to prepare your pup by making sure she is comfortable with you touching her paws. A few tasty dog treats will also help keep her calm and still. This will keep her eyes clean and free of dirty. If your dog has constant eye discharge, bring this to the attention of your vet.
They act as sensory devices for your dog, as they vibrate to warn your dog when she comes into contact with a solid object or surface. Use a fine tooth metal flea comb to gently part the hairs in her coat. Look for small black or brown dots. Dip the comb in a glass of hot water periodically to drown any fleas that end up on the comb. Give your Husky a few reassuring pets and then use the hair dryer or the blower on her coat.
Use the cool air setting on the blow dryer. Start from her front paw and work your way up and across the coat. Point the blower nozzle or the blow dryer head straight into her coat, so you can see skin in the center.
Hold the undercoat rake in one hand and the blower in the other hand. Point the blower or hair dryer at the skin and bring the rake to the bottom half of the circle it creates. The visible bit of skin will be the center of the circle. Groom downward, with a light grip. Avoid grooming in one spot for too long.
With this method, you should be able to groom a full coat in less than an hour. The blower helps you to get directly to the undercoat and brush it well. Then, the husky will be prone not only to overheating but also sunburn. If you need an added reason not to keep your dog outside all the time, know that doing so — especially when it's very hot or cold out — is illegal in many jurisdictions. Tom Meyer, a veterinarian in Vancouver, Washington, and president of the American Veterinary Medical Association , offered another reason not to shave your husky.
The hair will take a very long time to regrow — and may lead to post-clipping alopecia, or hair loss. They will be able to assess your dog's skin and coat as well as other health factors that may influence your decision. So, should this husky have been shaved? Given that we don't know why this particular dog was subjected to such a controversial hairdo — whether for cosmetic reasons, or because, say, a previous owner had neglected the dog and this was the only way to remove matted hair, or the dog was being prepped for surgery — it's impossible to say.
But the general consensus is that huskies and other double-coated dogs shouldn't be shaved unless absolutely necessary. Doing so won't keep them cooler, and in fact makes it harder for their bodies to regulate temperature.
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